District overview
Heart Butte K-12 Schools
Funding structure, how it compares to peers, and where major projects stand.
Who runs Heart Butte's school?
Heart Butte School District 1 runs one K-12 school on the Blackfeet Reservation in Pondera County, Montana. Five trustees elected each May hire the superintendent, approve hires and contracts, and adopt the budget, which relies heavily on federal Impact Aid. Meetings are usually held on the second Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the school conference room, with a Zoom link posted on the website.
New superintendent
The board interviewed three candidates in March 2026. Mike Tatsey has given the superintendent's report since August, replacing Marcy Cobell.
Many hires through the board
Most agendas list teacher, coach and substitute hires by name, including emergency hires.
Money matters
Fall 2026 agendas included a delinquent 2020 tax payment, a tax settlement over 2023 1099 forms, and moving the student activities bank account.
Small local levies
The district's local levies total about $10,900 a year, with almost no change estimated for 2026-27.
Agendas only show what the board planned to consider. Without posted minutes, results and votes cannot be confirmed.
Where the district stands
Major projects
Superintendent transition
completedThe board evaluated the superintendent and made an offer in January, interviewed three candidates in March, and Mike Tatsey led from August 2026.
- Evaluation and board offer on the agenda
- Public interviews
- Mike Tatsey reports as superintendent
Funding
Not stated
Back taxes and 1099 settlement
in_progressA special meeting took up a delinquent 2020 tax payment and a proposed settlement over 2023 1099 forms.
- On special meeting agenda
Funding
Amount not stated on agenda
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Explore resources →Built from Heart Butte School District board agendas (January to October 2026) linked from posts on the district website, the March 2026 levy resolution and the annual school election notice. The district does not post minutes, so this page reports what was scheduled for action, not the results.
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