FTSD to Run an Operations Mill Levy

Facts, Figures, and Information.

Election Day May 6 Ballots will eb mailed April 21 2025

What is an operational mill levy?

Links to election notices

Interactive Levy Calculator

Financial Information

Why an operational mill levy

What is the tax impact of a $539,000 Operations Levy?

Official Ballot General Fund Mill Levy (Click Here)

INFLATION GAP? WHAT DOES THIS MEAN or LOOK LIKE?

Key Fact, Inflation Gap: From 2020 to 2025, the inflationary adjustments made by the state for school funding have been capped at 3% per year, while Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation has risen at a higher rate. The chart below demonstrates the gap between inflationary adjustments by the legislature and the actual CPI inflation.

Inflation chart

Click here for answers to Frequently Asked Questions Updated 4/7/25

What is the history of FTSD and the General Fund?

Mill Levy History

How much does FTSD spend per pupil compared to the rest of Missoula County?

Per Pupil expenditure

Local taxpayers are funding 18% of the District's general fund for the 2024-2025 school year.                             

General Fund Pie chart

General Fund Expenditures

General Fund Expenditures

Inflation on school operations has outpaced our ability to pay for necessary items:

  • Classroom Materials & Equipment

  • School Lunches

  • Heating Costs

  • Electricity

  • Propane

  • Technology

  • Insurance

  • Staffing

Programs at risk if FTSD without a mill levy:

  • Reduced Coaching

  • Reduced Sports

  • Special Programs (Robotics, Destination Imagination, Math Counts)

  • Student Progress Testing

  • Inability to replace retiring staff and non-tenured staff

There are property tax relief bills that will LOWER PROPERTY TAXES. The cost of the Mill Levy that you vote for could be offset by property tax relief bills in process.

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