Superintendent's Message
Dear Kalispell Public Schools Community,
As your newly appointed superintendent, I am honored and excited to step into this role and serve the community that supported me. Growing up and spending my adult life in the Flathead Valley has given me a deep-rooted connection to this area and a clear understanding of the unique strengths and challenges we face as a community.
I am incredibly proud to be a part of Kalispell Public Schools, and I am eager to continue building on our strong foundation. My top priorities for the upcoming year include:
- Personalized Competency-Based Education: Tailoring education for more student ownership and clarity regarding what students need to know and be able to do.
- Safety & Security: Prioritized implementation of comprehensive safety and security measures.
- Systems and Conditions for Budget Stability: Ensuring our financial resources are transparently allocated and utilized to best support our students and staff under a balanced budget.
- Developing a Comprehensive Communication Plan: Increasing and providing structure to two-way dialogue among all stakeholders – parents, teachers, staff, students, and the wider community.
- Facility and Maintenance Planning: Developing a long-term plan to address our growing district's facility needs, with a focus on creating safe and modern learning environments.
As our vision statement outlines, Kalispell Public Schools truly is a great place to learn, work, and grow. Our dedicated employees strive to make the school experience even better, ensuring every student is empowered to reach their full potential. It is our honor to be entrusted with the youth of our community to grow their skills, talents and abilities so that they can pursue their purpose in life.
Sincerely,
Matt Jensen
Superintendent
Kalispell Public Schools