Commission tables Secure Rural Schools allocation after dispute over fund source

Aug 11, 2026

The chair proposed allocating $367,048.75 in preliminary Secure Rural Schools (SRS) funds among schools, county, and special projects; Commissioner Wilkins disputed historical allocations and Jeremy Raymond of the fire district said the deposited money was PILT, not SRS. The commission tabled the item for further review.

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The Chair reported a preliminary Secure Rural Schools Act (SRS) allocation of $367,048.75 and recommended distributing 85% to public schools, 7% to the county, and 8% for special projects pending U.S. Forest Service approval.

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