VOTE “YES” FOR KIDS in 2023!

 by Robert "Bob" Lewandowski

School board election ballots are landing in your mailboxes and the District is asking you to support our students here in Colstrip. Please vote “YES” for our kids in 2023!  The May 2, 2023 U.S. Mail Election Ballots went out in the mail on April 14, 2023.  THE PREFERRED METHOD TO RETURN VOTED BALLOTS IS BY U.S. MAIL. However, ballots may be returned physically to the following locations, at the following times: Location Prior to Election Day: Central Administration Office at Colstrip High School Lower Entrance  5000 Pine Butte Dr, Colstrip, MT. Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Location on Election Day: Central Administration Office at Colstrip High School Lower Entrance  5000 Pine Butte Dr, Colstrip, MT. Hours: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

 

When you review your ballot for the May election, please remember: Your “yes” vote will provide the school with budget authority with little cost to the taxpayer. 

 

There are two levies to be voted on.

●      High School General Fund Levy

Mill levy proposition to finance the school’s High School General Fund: To determine whether the district shall be authorized to impose an increase in local taxes in the amount of $111,424.82 which is approximately 2.24 mills to meet the normal operational costs of the High School District General Fund for the 2023-2024 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 $3.02 and on a home with a market value of $200,000 by approximately $6.05.

 

●      Elementary General Fund Levy

 Mill levy proposition to finance the school’s Elementary General Fund: To determine whether the district shall be authorized to impose an increase in local taxes in the amount of $316,271.01 which is approximately 6.37 mills to meet the normal operational costs of the Elementary District General Fund for the 2023-2024 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 $8.60 and on a home with a market value of $200,000 by approximately $17.20.

As you may know, it is very important for Colstrip Public Schools to pass the General Fund Levies at both the High School and Elementary School. Your support is critical. These Levy Funds are crucial for maintaining salaries, equipment, curriculum, activities and the operational expenses of this district. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call the Superintendent for more information.

 

A vote for the Levy Funds at the High School and Elementary District is definitely a vote for the children in which we serve. Get the word out and support our kids and see that these levies get a FOR vote. Thank you in advance for any, and all of your effort in seeing this need through.