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Kalispell Public Schools is sharing that the Elementary District Levy was not approved by voters. Out of 7,521 ballots cast, 46.3% voted for and 53.7% voted against the levy, with voter turnout at 40%, according to the Flathead County Elections Office.

As a result of the levy not passing, the district will be facing a budget deficit that will require reductions to align expenditures with available funding. This levy was focused on keeping up with inflationary costs and maintaining the strong classroom experiences currently in place for our PreK–8 students. While we had hoped for a different outcome, we are now reviewing the potential implications for our schools and will continue working thoughtfully through next steps.

We remain grateful for the families, staff, and community members who supported our schools and advocated for our students throughout this process.