One of the proposed position cuts is the MCPS Arts Education Director who oversees and coordinates all arts programs including visual, drama, and music for the District. The proposed cut has a former arts education director — and the arts community raising the alarm on how this cut could negatively impact fine arts in Missoula public schools.

In his letter to parents, Superintendent Micah Hill writes nothing is taken lightly when it comes to reductions.

But he adds, “There isn’t a single position that isn’t important to our students and school community. Yet, the committee was tasked with the impossible - to bring forward recommendations for staffing reductions and other budget cuts.

KPAX: Arts community voices concern over Missoula County Public Schools proposed budget cuts