Our Kids. Our Future KALISPELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS HIGH SCHOOL LEVY OUR COMMUNITY'S DECISION FOR OUR STUDENTS' FUTURE Dear Neighbors and Families of the Flathead Valley, As members of your community who care deeply about our shared future, we are writing to let you know that your vote matters on May 6 for the high school levy. WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER Our valley's strength comes from our connection to each other. More than 60% of students in Flathead and Glacier high schools come from our 13 K-8 partner districts outside of Kalispell city limits. From Marion to Creston and Lakeside to Olney, our high schools include students from across our vast geographical area. The other 40% of students come from within Kalispell city limits after attending Kalispell Middle School - the largest middle school in Montana. When all these students transition to our high school, they bring their unique experiences and talents with them, enriching our entire community. Your Vote Matters on May 6 because educational resources are available for ALL students in our region, regardless of which K-8 district they attended. WHAT OUR COMMUNITY VALUES For 18 years, Kalispell Public Schools has stretched resources to maintain the programs that prepare students for success in career and college. Currently, our high schools operate at 90% funding of any AA district in Montana. the lowest In Kalispell, as in every district across Montana, the state requires schools to adopt a BASE budget, which establishes the minimum level of general fund support. This BASE budget is funded through a combination of state aid and required local property taxes. Any funding above this minimum-known as the over-BASE budget - must be approved by local voters through local levies. A local levy is the only mechanism available to school districts to raise funds for courses, programs, and learning opportunities that extend beyond the state- guaranteed minimum budget. Without a high school levy, these areas will be impacted in the 2025-26 academic year: LIMITING EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING & LEARNING REDUCING CAREER & COLLEGE PATHWAYS REMAINING LOWEST FUNDED AA DISTRICT 20.5 high school teaching positions will be eliminated at the end of 2024-25 academic year, leading to greater class sizes. More than 100 high school course options will be reduced limiting pathways for career and college placement beginning in the 2025-26 academic year. A DECISION WE MAKE TOGETHER We have created several ways for you to access accurate information about what this levy means for our community: ME High School Fast Facts Levy Website Book Podcast Community Discussion Meet The Students With 90% funding further declining, KPS will be forced to phase out legacy offerings, such as, but not limited to: Agriculture Center & FFA Athletics and Teams Trades Classes, such as: Welding Mechanic Shop House Construction Internships and apprenticeships Work Based Learning Business & Industry Partnerships Speech & Debate The Arts Theatre. Music We are asking our community to make a thoughtful and informed vote about what kind of education we want to provide for all of our students - our children, grandchildren, and future community members. YOUR VOTE MATTERS ON MAY 6! www.sd5.k12.mt.us/high-school-levy With appreciation for the community we serve, The Board of Trustees, Kalispell Public Schools Scott Warnell, Chair Elementary Trustee Scannell Jack Fallon, District II Linda Kaps, District III Mark Kornick, District IV Kila That that Somers/Lakeside Ursula Wilde, Vice-Chair Elementary Trustee Ursula Wilde Elementary Trustees Sue Corrigan Sue Corigan Rohn A. Lat Rebecca Linden Heidi Hickethier Wish Michelha Jinnifer Mariman High School Trustees Will Hiatt, District I Marion Olney/Bissell Pleasant Valley Smith Valley West Valley mas Evergreen Helena Flats Cayuse Prairie Creston Deer Park Fair-Mont Egan Linda C. Kaps Paid Advertising by Kalispell Public Schools, 233 1st Avenue East, Kalispell, MT 59901 Jennifer Sevier Our Kids . Our Future KALISPELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS HIGH SCHOOL LEVY OUR COMMUNITY'S DECISION FOR OUR STUDENTS ' FUTURE Dear Neighbors and Families of the Flathead Valley , As members of your community who care deeply about our shared future , we are writing to let you know that your vote matters on May 6 for the high school levy . WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER Our valley's strength comes from our connection to each other . More than 60 % of students in Flathead and Glacier high schools come from our 13 K - 8 partner districts outside of Kalispell city limits . From Marion to Creston and Lakeside to Olney , our high schools include students from across our vast geographical area . The other 40 % of students come from within Kalispell city limits after attending Kalispell Middle School - the largest middle school in Montana . When all these students transition to our high school , they bring their unique experiences and talents with them , enriching our entire community . Your Vote Matters on May 6 because educational resources are available for ALL students in our region , regardless of which K - 8 district they attended . WHAT OUR COMMUNITY VALUES For 18 years , Kalispell Public Schools has stretched resources to maintain the programs that prepare students for success in career and college . Currently , our high schools operate at 90 % funding of any AA district in Montana . the lowest In Kalispell , as in every district across Montana , the state requires schools to adopt a BASE budget , which establishes the minimum level of general fund support . This BASE budget is funded through a combination of state aid and required local property taxes . Any funding above this minimum - known as the over - BASE budget - must be approved by local voters through local levies . A local levy is the only mechanism available to school districts to raise funds for courses , programs , and learning opportunities that extend beyond the state- guaranteed minimum budget . Without a high school levy , these areas will be impacted in the 2025-26 academic year : LIMITING EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING & LEARNING REDUCING CAREER & COLLEGE PATHWAYS REMAINING LOWEST FUNDED AA DISTRICT 20.5 high school teaching positions will be eliminated at the end of 2024-25 academic year , leading to greater class sizes . More than 100 high school course options will be reduced limiting pathways for career and college placement beginning in the 2025-26 academic year . A DECISION WE MAKE TOGETHER We have created several ways for you to access accurate information about what this levy means for our community : ME High School Fast Facts Levy Website Book Podcast Community Discussion Meet The Students With 90 % funding further declining , KPS will be forced to phase out legacy offerings , such as , but not limited to : Agriculture Center & FFA Athletics and Teams Trades Classes , such as : Welding Mechanic Shop House Construction Internships and apprenticeships Work Based Learning Business & Industry Partnerships Speech & Debate The Arts Theatre . Music We are asking our community to make a thoughtful and informed vote about what kind of education we want to provide for all of our students - our children , grandchildren , and future community members . YOUR VOTE MATTERS ON MAY 6 ! www.sd5.k12.mt.us/high-school-levy With appreciation for the community we serve , The Board of Trustees , Kalispell Public Schools Scott Warnell , Chair Elementary Trustee Scannell Jack Fallon , District II Linda Kaps , District III Mark Kornick , District IV Kila That that Somers / Lakeside Ursula Wilde , Vice - Chair Elementary Trustee Ursula Wilde Elementary Trustees Sue Corrigan Sue Corigan Rohn A. Lat Rebecca Linden Heidi Hickethier Wish Michelha Jinnifer Mariman High School Trustees Will Hiatt , District I Marion Olney / Bissell Pleasant Valley Smith Valley West Valley mas Evergreen Helena Flats Cayuse Prairie Creston Deer Park Fair - Mont Egan Linda C. Kaps Paid Advertising by Kalispell Public Schools , 233 1st Avenue East , Kalispell , MT 59901 Jennifer Sevier