Colstrip Board Approves Canvas and Reorganizes Its Leadership

by Robert "Bob" Lewandowski

Joanne Schrupp presents the canvas results to the Board.

County Superintendent Joby Parker swears in new members.

 The Colstrip School District Board #19 reorganized and swore in new candidates at the May 9, 2016 Meeting. This is part of the reorganization process. The Board Members first approved the ballot canvas as seen in the photo. District Clerk and Election Officer, Joanne Schrupp presented the canvas for approval. The canvas contained two items: the Elementary General Fund Levy and the High School General Fund Levy. The Board approved the canvas results. The levies officially passed. The Board also approved election results for new board members by acclamation since there wasn't any opposition.

Bruce Brown and Deb Peters were each appointed 3 year terms by acclamation and Tanya Bradley will fill in the remainder of a vacated position for one year, also by acclamation.

José Ortiz was nominated and reinstated as the Chairman as was Deb Peters as the Vice Chairman.

The Board then appointed the following members as board committee representatives:
Transportation: Bruce Brown, Deb Peters
Facilities: Deb Peters, Bruce Brown
Curriculum Steering: Tanya Bradley , Steve Craig
Policy Review: Steve Craig, Tanya Bradley
Technology: Steve Craig, José Ortiz
Communications: Deb Peters, José Ortiz

Congratulations to all!

GO COLTS! GO FILLIES! 

MAKE DUST OR EAT DUST!

"Get out in front and stay there!"

At Colstrip, Education is a Priority! COLSTRIP KIDS WIN!

by Robert "Bob" Lewandowski

UNOFFICIAL RESULTS

The community of Colstrip got out and made a statement about its priorities at the May 3, 2016 Election with their vote to support its educational systems. Kids are best served with support systems like this. I am very proud of this community and its on going support for education.

WE HAVE ALWAYS BEEN OUT IN FRONT when it comes to educational support, AND IT LOOKS LIKE WE ARE STAYING THERE! Well done Colstrip! This is MAKING DUST!

GO COLTS! GO FILLIES! 

MAKE DUST OR EAT DUST!

"Get out in front and stay there!"

The unofficial results indicate

• Mill levy proposition to finance the school’s Elementary General Fund: To determine whether the district shall be authorized to increase local taxes in the amount of $355,873.99 which is approximately 4.58 mills to meet the normal operational costs of the Elementary District General Fund for the 2016-2017 fiscal year. The levy is ongoing once approved by the voters assuming the district levies that amount at least once in the next five years. Passage of this proposal will increase the taxes on a home with market value of $100,000 by approximately $6.18 and on a home with a market value of $200,000 by approximately $12.37.  

• Mill levy proposition to finance the school’s High School General Fund: To determine whether the district shall be authorized to increase local taxes in the amount of $168,302 which is approximately 2.17 mills to meet the normal operational costs of the High School District General Fund for the 2016-2017 fiscal year. The levy is ongoing once approved by the voters assuming the district levies that amount at least once in the next five years. Passage of this proposal will increase the taxes on a home with market value of $100,000 by approximately$2.93 and on a home with a market value of $200,000 by approximately $5.86.