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Board confirms committee work, discusses travel and 2027 meeting calendar
Summary
The board reviewed committee assignments and an annual calendar through 2027, discussed regional visits and venue constraints, and agreed to continue prioritizing outreach and school visits while coordinating dates around legislative and regents schedules.
Board staff reviewed the committee assignments and the annual meeting calendar through 2027, prompting a sustained discussion about travel logistics, venue availability and priorities for regional engagement. McCall outlined proposed dates for January, March, May, July and September and noted efforts to avoid conflicts with regents and legislative sessions; members debated Helena vs. out‑of‑capital locations and the tradeoffs for visibility and attendance.
Several members praised the board’s increased visibility through travel and local school visits, and suggested the board document places it has visited. One member urged prioritizing accessibility for board members who travel long distances; another asked staff to note the agenda item link to strategic priorities when scheduling visits. "When we go to Glendive, it's probably more important to prioritize our members," one member said, reflecting the balance between local outreach and practical attendance considerations.
The board signaled continued emphasis on in‑state site visits and agreed to finalize dates once venue availability is confirmed, with staff to follow up with the Heritage Center and other hosts.
