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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.
Levy Support from the Agriculture Community
McDonald Family Production agriculture is a generational industry. Without the promise of a good education for the next generation, what...
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The Business Community Comes Together to Support the Levy
Northwest Insurance Agency Our community is very important to us, as a business and to our families. It is what keeps families here or...
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What's at Stake?
A failed levy means $2.9M in budget cuts. Listed below is what we stand to lose if we face another MVSD budget deficit. The MVSD School...
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The Future of MVSD: Balancing Charter School Proposals with Immediate Educational Needs
As parents and patrons of the Mountain View School District (MVSD), we are committed to continually seeking opportunities to enhance the...
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Pro Levy is Pro Business
Small rural communities form the backbone of our nation, sustained by agriculture, logging, and local manufacturing. These communities...
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MVSD 244 Levy Fact Sheet
The MVSD #244 Levy Fact Sheet underscores the urgency of the upcoming levy vote, highlighting the necessity of securing $2.9 million to...
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Take Action, Preserve Our Legacy
Scroll to the bottom for ways you can take action, preserve our legacy, support kids, and invest in the local economy. Across every...
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School Finance 101: Idaho’s Funding Formula Flaws
Idaho's way of funding public schools is outdated. In 2024, Idaho's school funding formula will be 30 years old. It was made before...
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What You Need To Know About Fake Social Media Accounts
When my family first got dial-up internet out on the farm, my parents warned me not to trust anything I read online. Anyone could be...
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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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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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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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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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