Mill Levy Election

WHAT HAS THE DISTRICT DONE TO OFFSET THE NEEDS?

  •  The staff at the District have secured $2,000,000.00 in grants to help offset curriculum (literacy) needs as well as textbook support. 

  • The staff at the District have secured 90,000.00 in grants to help add new equipment to the kitchen.

  • The staff at the District have secured over $20,000.00 in grants to help add new equipment to the CTE AG Building.

  • The staff at the District have secured a PRE-ETS grant that has paid for the greenhouse construction, operation, and student employment opportunities. 

  • The staff has utilized Lions Club grants to help support student BBQ and outside facility upgrades.

  • The staff at the District have secured funding through grants for playground upgrades.

  • The District has used the Reserves (Savings Accounts to operate)

  • The District has used ESSER Funds to purchase needed items and supplies.

THE CURRENT HP SCHOOL DISTRICT FUNDING AMOUNTS

One Taxable Value, for HP, is worth $11,250.35. 

Our last approved general mill levy election was 2006 and we are currently operating at  89.7% of our Maximum Budget Limit.

We are asking our community for an increase of  $149,352.00.

Projected 2022-2023 General mill levy cost:

 COST PER HOUSEHOLD ?

Value       Per Month        Per  Year

$100,000     $1.49            $17.88

$200,000     $2.99            $35.88

$300,000     $4.48            $53.78

Why A General Mill Levy?

  • Maintain our great staff and positions

  •  Recruit staff to our great community

  • Increased budget need due to the water issue in Worden/Ballantine

  • Continue to make necessary upgrades/repairs

  • Pay for the increased cost of supplies

 

Our last approved general mill levy election was 2006 and we are currently operating at  89.7% of our Maximum Budget Limit.

We are asking our community for an increase of  $149,352.00.

The District will be hosting community information meetings, starting at 6:00 PM at the following:

  • April 7- Pompeys Pillar Fire Hall

  • April 11- Worden in the HP Commons

  • April 13 - Huntley Fire Hall

  • April 18—Regular Board Meeting

 

Please contact the following for more information:

  • Rita Huck at 406-967-2540 ext. 603

  • Mark Wandle at 406-967-2540 ext. 601

Or visit huntley.k12.mt.us and access the 2022 Election Information Link under the Red Devil Links.

Great Things About HP

  •  3 elementary teachers per grade level
         * (4 teachers in kindergarten-1st Grade)

  • Great class sizes at 14-22 students

  • Career pathway elective courses at 7-12

  • Separate Elementary Art and Music

  • Counselors for K-4, 5-8, and 9-12 levels

  • Full CTE positions (2 CTE AG, 1 FCS, 1 Business)

  • $50.00 fee per activity with a maximum $200 fee per family—one of the lowest in the area

  • Free game attendance for Senior Citizens– only school in the area that does this.

  • Successful activities ­- MHSA and Non-MHSA

  • Additional Health Enhancement/Conditioning courses

  • Job shadow/placement for 7-12 students 

  • Interactive technology in each classroom

  • Great connection with community organizations

  • Open gym access to community

  • Supportive community

Why a Permanent General Fund     
Voted Mill Levy

The general fund operating budget mills are for salaries, benefits, building maintenance,      classroom expenses, maintenance supplies,  activities, and a portion of our food program. This is the largest budget focal point for the school district.

The recruitment and retention of staff is a     continuing concern across the state and the salary and benefits to staff members is the main item that many are trying to balance with keeping our classrooms supplied, safe, and welcoming.

This budget is funded by taxes that are calculated by the mill value of our area. The school  district cannot spend more money than we are allowed by the budget that is set by the Office of Public Instruction.

We have not had a successful general mill levy increase since 2006. We are currently operating at 89.7 % of the maximum allowed amount.

 

An increase in this budget can only be accomplished by passing a general fund operating mill levy with permission of our voters. A vote to pass the mill levy would allow us to keep our school system running with positive goals and it would affirm a trust in what we are doing.

Highlights of What it Pays for: 

  • Textbooks

  • Supplies– Classroom and Activities

  • Equipment- Classroom and Activities

  • Facility Maintenance

  • Salary and Benefits for Staff

  • Athletic and Activity Travel Expenses

  • Technology Upgrades

HP ACCOMPLISHMENTS

These projects were accomplished during the last four years with funds through grants, donations, and the building reserve permissive levy.

  1.  New K-5 Reading Curriculum

  2. New textbooks for classes

  3. Intervention systems for individualized support for students K-12

  4.  Sprinklers on Elementary

  5. Drains for water displacement campus wide

  6. New softball bleachers

  7. Updated softball dugouts                                                

  8. The track had new material added and it was releveled

  9. Two new track runways

  10. Parking lot maintenance - repairs and sealed

  11. Sidewalk replaced by an elementary entrance

  12. Built a new Crow's Nest - Football Stadium

  13. Football field bathroom and concession updates

  14. Storage for all activities  was built to support coach control of equipment

  15. New Discus/Shot Put throwing area (safety)

  16. Upgraded the CTE Air Quality System for dust collection

  17. The asbestos abatement plan

  18. Added sprinklers for Football Field

  19. Added a high jump pad

  20. New ADA Playground

We have used a General Fund Budget Amendment for the north Parking lot and water needs.

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