====== Missoula Co. Public Schools discuss potential cuts ======

> Missoula County Public Schools are facing budget cuts and on Thursday, the Budget and Levy Committee got together to decide on what they will cut in the worst case scenario.

> It’s not a unique story in the state. Missoula County Public Schools are faced with a budget deficit due to declining enrollment, the loss OF ‘ESSER’ funds and rising costs.

> But the time has come for the school district to consider what can be cut. The Budget and Levy Committee gathered to whittle down the options.

> Plan A is assuming that no levies are passed and the district has to make up the loss with cutting positions and programs.

> Plan B is assuming that operational levies pass in May, giving the district more money, requiring less cuts.

> The third, Plan C is assuming that the recently proposed safety levies pass. These would provide a new funding source for the district as well as provide new safety measures for the schools.

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