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Welcome to our news and information page, where we address common questions and concerns regarding the upcoming school levy.
We understand that there may be inquiries about the levy's purpose, impact, and how it affects our community. This page aims to provide clarity and transparency, offering informative answers to help you make an informed decision.
Extracurriculars Are Essential to Working Families
In today’s economy, most families need both parents to work outside the home, reshaping our approach to childcare and after-school...
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3/21 School Board Meeting Update
The School Board Meeting last night at the district office was well attended by the community. 244 Supporters would like to again thank...
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Voices for Education: Melissa Lane
Maybe it’s because I grew up with two dedicated teachers for parents. I saw them spend countless hours in the evenings and weekends...
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Schools Under Siege: The Real Story Behind the Rumors
Our community has become a target of a divisive narrative, designed to sow discord with unfounded rumors, such as "kitty litter in...
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Thank You, MVSD Trustees! 3/11 Meeting Recap
The Mountain View School District Board of Trustees unanimously voted to approve the $2.9 million levy for each of the next two school...
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Why Do We Even Have Levies?
Quick and easy explanation of the history of supplemental levies in the Idaho school funding system
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How to Fix Idaho's School Funding Crisis: Contact our State Legislators
To support local kids in school today, we are stuck with the current funding model described in our previous article Why Do We Even Have...
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3 Things to know + Weekly Update
Upcoming 244 Mountain View School District Board Meeting Thursday, March 21st | School Board Meeting Executive Session 5 PM | Town Hall...
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Crisis Looms: Impending School Closures Threaten Our Community's Core
Our community is staring down a sobering future if the upcoming levy fails. This vision goes far beyond the idea of making do with...
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District 244 Faces Drastic Cuts: School Board Outlines Potential Impact if May Levy Fails
On Monday, March 11th, 2024, the School Board of District 244 presented the severe reductions they may have to enforce if the crucial...
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244 School Board Meeting Update
Thank you to those 244 Supporters who were able to attend the board meeting last night (3/11/24), there was a fantastic showing of...
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244 School Board Meeting Update (3/11/24)
Thank you to those 244 Supporters who were able to attend the board meeting last night (3/11/24), there was a fantastic showing of...
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91% of Idaho districts pass their supplemental levies
No one likes taxes. However, property tax levies are the funding mechanism Idaho has in place to provide for their schools and the vast...
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How to Vote
REGISTER Mail or In Person Idaho County Recorder’s Office 320 West Main Street, Rm 5 Grangeville, Idaho 83530 (208) 983-2751 Online...
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Why should homeschooling parents consider voting for the levy?
There are often three main reasons parents choose a homeschooling path for their children: classical education, faith, and civic...
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What will be cut?
The failure of the May 2024 levy will require the School Board to cut the 2024 – 2025 budget by $3.1M. Those cuts are listed below. If...
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How does our levy request compare to others?
The amount listed in the school district levy request is $100,000 of assessed home value from the May 2023 area levy elections. The...
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Idaho County property taxes rates are the lowest in the state
Nationally, the state of Idaho ranks 36th in overall tax burden and specifically 38th in property taxes. Within the state, Idaho...
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How are Idaho Schools Funded?
Idaho public school funding comes from federal, state, and local taxes. The state funding portion is the largest. And how these funding...
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Why is this levy so important?
In 2006 the Idaho State legislature passed a bill that encouraged local control of school districts, by shifting some of the school...
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