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School Board Philosophy
School Board Philosophy
The trustees of School District No. 3 are guided by the conviction that every student has the right to the best school this community can provide. Responsibility for this provision rests with all the citizens, parents, the school staff and students, with the ultimate responsibility for direction and decision-making assumed by the Board of Trustees. The Board will exert leadership in creating, maintaining and improving the school for the educational needs of the children. The focal point of concern in our school system is the student. Organization, staffing, programming, teaching and funding should all be developed, primarily and basically, to enhance appropriate opportunities for students to learn and develop personally, academically and socially. It is the intention of the district that equal opportunity for both sexes in all areas of the educational program be provided. FAIR-MONT-EGAN SCHOOL MISSION In partnership with students, family, and community, we prepare every student for the world of today and tomorrow through excellence in education.
Agendas & Meeting Minutes
Agendas & Meeting Minutes
Current Agendas & Minutes
Current Agendas & Minutes
Past Agendas & Minutes
Past Agendas & Minutes
Current School Board
Current School Board
Kim Souther
Kim Souther
Chairperson
Since 2023
After graduating from Libby High School Kim spent 4 years in the US Air Force. He then attended college at the University of MT where he received his BA in Business Administration. Kim has 2 children who attended FME and currently has 2 grandchildren who are enrolled at FME. This is Kim’s second time on the board as he served 6 years previously.
Bridget Oestreich
Bridget Oestreich
Chairperson
Since 2022
Bridget and her husband moved to the valley in 1997 and have one son who attends FME. They have lived in the FME district for 5+ years and enjoy their community. She looks forward to serving on the board as well as the community. In her spare time she enjoys camping trips and vacations with her family.
Jennifer Caron
Jennifer Caron
Since 2023
Jennifer moved to Montana in 2012, where she met her now husband, who was born and raised in the Flathead Valley. Jennifer has two active children who attend FME and participate in many sports throughout the Flathead County. What she values the most about FME is the small school atmosphere. She enjoys skiing, rafting, and camping with her family in her spare time.
Brian Bennett
Brian Bennett
Since 2015
Born and raised in Kalispell, I’m proud to be a former FME student and now serve on the school board. During my eight years in the Army, I earned a BA in Information Technology and an MS in Digital Forensics before serving as an FBI agent where I investigated cyber related crimes. Today, I work locally as a Senior Third-Party Risk Analyst. My wife and I are excited for our child to soon become part of the FME community, and I’m honored to give back to the school and town that have given me so much.
Tali Mathison
Tali Mathison
Since 2025
My name is Tali Mathison. I am married and have 6 children. Growing up my family moved a lot and I decided I didn’t want my children to have the same experience. I wanted them to feel like they had roots somewhere. There’s no better place than here to do that! Of course my husband & I are a bit biased as he was born and raised here in the Flathead Valley.
All of my kiddos have attended Fairmont Egan and currently I have 4 of them here. My oldest daughter graduated high school & is recently married. My oldest son is finishing up his Sophomore year at Glacier High School.
I love being outdoors with my family! My garden is my happy place because I plant seeds and pull weeds and they don’t complain. I also enjoy spending time in the kitchen baking & trying out new recipes. My kids have discovered that they can soften me up with good chocolate.
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