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Board discusses athletic director recommendation, coach evaluations and divisional tournament plans
Summary
Board members discussed a recommendation for Shane Brown as athletics director, timing for coach evaluations and letters of intent, divisional tournament realignments and proposals to change state/divisional tournament formats.
The board discussed athletics staffing and regional scheduling during the meeting.
Presenter - athletics (speaker 6) updated the board on divisional realignments, saying teams and divisions will look different for the coming football season and the association has debated moving to a 12‑team divisional/state tournament and reducing or changing state tournament days. “Basketball, there is a proposal to move the state tournament back to a 3 day tournament instead of 4,” the presenter said; discussion about hotel costs in Bozeman and scheduling conflicts was raised.
The board also reviewed coach‑rehire procedures and timing. Several members recommended giving coaches timely evaluations — within a couple weeks of each season — and offering a short window afterward for letters of intent so coaches can decide whether to return. Board members discussed the use of evaluation forms and the tradeoffs of waiting until June versus providing quicker feedback.
Agency official (speaker 4) recommended Shane Brown for the athletics director position; the board discussed the recommendation and next steps for finalizing the hire. The board also debated whether to create an assistant AD role or better cross‑training and continuity for athletics duties so administrative coverage is available when a head coach is coaching.
Next steps: board members will continue discussion of evaluation timing and recruitment logistics; the recommendation for athletics director will be advanced for final action according to the board’s hiring procedures.
