Montana City seeks mill levy increase

Montana City School is asking district voters to weigh in on a mill levy increase of $50,000 to pay for the school’s technology needs.

The question will appear on ballots scheduled to be mailed April 16, and which will also include three candidates running for two seats on the Board of Trustees — Stephanie Boysen, Patricia Spencer and Mikal Wilkerson.  The tech levy is based on the increasing costs and needs for technology. The levy, if approved, will add $7.87 per year on homes with a taxable value of $100,000; $15.74 for homes with a taxable value of $200,000; and $23.61 for homes with a taxable value of $300,000. 

The Montana City School Technology Landscape Assessment and Associated Budget Analysis, prepared by Jeff Patterson, President of K12  Montana Inc., made technological recommendations for the school, including changes to the technological infrastructure (retiring unused and outdated hardware and operating systems and a review of the backup and disaster protocols) and instructional changes, like increasing access for all students to adequate technology during learning periods.