Vote YES on the May 6th Levy A high school levy has not passed in our community since 2007. As a result, Kalispell Public Schools is the lowest funded AA high school district in Montana. $9.212 $8.981 $8,954 $8.916 $8,873 $8,620 $8,526 The State funds 80% of the school budget, covering reading, writing, and math. The remaining 20% should come from local levies to support all additional programs. Because of levy failures, high school funding has stayed largely the same for 18 years. As more taxpayers move to the Flathead, school taxes are spread across more homeowners, reducing individual taxes while total school funding remains stagnant. $1.917.06 $1,888.24 1.5% County Taxes for Education Decreased From 2021 To 2024 $8.074 19.4% $1,522.72 $1,469.44 AMOUNT OFFUNDING EACH DISTRICT RECEIVES PER STUDENT 2021 Average Homeowner with $447,000 of Assessed Value 2022 ° 3.5% 2023 2024 FAQ "Why do we need a levy when our district is a model of excellence and has managed without one since 2007?" Thanks to years of fiscally responsible management, the district built up strong reserves and has been using approximately $1.5 million annually to fill budget gaps. Additionally, like all school districts nationwide, they received federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds during the pandemic. Those funds have now been exhausted, and as a result, programming cuts will begin at the start of the school year this September. What happens if we don't pass the May 6th levy? 21 high school positions will be eliminated. Class sizes will increase. More than 100 high school course options will be lost. In many ways, our high school district is a victim of its own success - carefully managing budget shortfalls for years. But now, we must step up to ensure our students continue to receive a high-quality education. The proposed $2.9 million levy will cost the average property owner less than $80 per year - that's under $7 per month, about the price of a fancy cup of coffee. Programs that rely on levy funding to exist will be reduced, including: Ag Center IB and AP classes Sports Arts, Music and Theatre Speech and Debate The Linderman Education Center Trades classes (culinary, welding, auto mechanics, student-built homes, etc.) Apprenticeships and Internships Career and College Readiness Programs Our community's children deserve a strong education in the basics (reading, writing, math) AND the opportunity to strengthen their education through programs that foster hands-on learning, leadership, creativity, and real-world skills. It's about investing in our community's future. Ballots have been mailed! Please vote YES and invest in our community's future. Return your ballots: By mail (mail by April 30) In person by May 6 to the County Elections Department, Flathead High School, or Glacier High School These ade running on Ancil 12 20 and 22 paid for by One Brave Dack, 365 1et Ave E Kalienall, MT 59901. Dohert Nuction Trascurar Vote YES on the May 6th Levy A high school levy has not passed in our community since 2007 . As a result , Kalispell Public Schools is the lowest funded AA high school district in Montana . $ 9.212 $ 8.981 $ 8,954 $ 8.916 $ 8,873 $ 8,620 $ 8,526 The State funds 80 % of the school budget , covering reading , writing , and math . The remaining 20 % should come from local levies to support all additional programs . Because of levy failures , high school funding has stayed largely the same for 18 years . As more taxpayers move to the Flathead , school taxes are spread across more homeowners , reducing individual taxes while total school funding remains stagnant . $ 1.917.06 $ 1,888.24 1.5 % County Taxes for Education Decreased From 2021 To 2024 $ 8.074 19.4 % $ 1,522.72 $ 1,469.44 AMOUNT OFFUNDING EACH DISTRICT RECEIVES PER STUDENT 2021 Average Homeowner with $ 447,000 of Assessed Value 2022 ° 3.5 % 2023 2024 FAQ " Why do we need a levy when our district is a model of excellence and has managed without one since 2007 ? " Thanks to years of fiscally responsible management , the district built up strong reserves and has been using approximately $ 1.5 million annually to fill budget gaps . Additionally , like all school districts nationwide , they received federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief ( ESSER ) funds during the pandemic . Those funds have now been exhausted , and as a result , programming cuts will begin at the start of the school year this September . What happens if we don't pass the May 6th levy ? 21 high school positions will be eliminated . Class sizes will increase . More than 100 high school course options will be lost . In many ways , our high school district is a victim of its own success - carefully managing budget shortfalls for years . But now , we must step up to ensure our students continue to receive a high - quality education . The proposed $ 2.9 million levy will cost the average property owner less than $ 80 per year - that's under $ 7 per month , about the price of a fancy cup of coffee . Programs that rely on levy funding to exist will be reduced , including : Ag Center IB and AP classes Sports Arts , Music and Theatre Speech and Debate The Linderman Education Center Trades classes ( culinary , welding , auto mechanics , student - built homes , etc. ) Apprenticeships and Internships Career and College Readiness Programs Our community's children deserve a strong education in the basics ( reading , writing , math ) AND the opportunity to strengthen their education through programs that foster hands - on learning , leadership , creativity , and real - world skills . It's about investing in our community's future . Ballots have been mailed ! Please vote YES and invest in our community's future . Return your ballots : By mail ( mail by April 30 ) In person by May 6 to the County Elections Department , Flathead High School , or Glacier High School These ade running on Ancil 12 20 and 22 paid for by One Brave Dack , 365 1et Ave E Kalienall , MT 59901. Dohert Nuction Trascurar