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.
NBC Montana: Missoula Co. Public Schools discuss potential cuts