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Superintendent flags PowerSchool data breach, HB 15 and infrastructure upgrades

Board of Trustees of Bigfork Elementary School and Bigfork High School, District No. 38 · January 15, 2025
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Summary

Superintendent Tom Stack briefed trustees on HB 15, a PowerSchool data breach affecting district systems, plans for backup internet and consideration of replacing the phone system; principals also updated the board on vaping, drills and student activities.

Superintendent Tom Stack informed the Board of Trustees on Jan. 15 about multiple operational issues facing the district, including HB 15, a recent PowerSchool data breach and infrastructure needs.

Stack said the district is monitoring developments around HB 15 and noted a PowerSchool data breach that has affected district systems. He told trustees the district is evaluating options for backup internet to increase resilience and is looking into replacing the phone system to address ongoing operational concerns.

Principals provided brief updates following the superintendent's report. Principal Mark Hansen highlighted upcoming activities and concerns about vaping among students. Principal Charlie Appleby described middle school activities and staff New Year goals. Principal Brenda Clarke reported on school safety drills and professional learning communities and thanked Transportation Director Walker for being flexible and helpful.

No formal direction or votes were recorded on the infrastructure items at this meeting; trustees received the updates and will consider administrative follow-up as needed.