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Missoula trustees authorize up to $1 million from interlocal fund as federal aid remains on hold
Summary
Facing federal funding holds, the Missoula County Public Schools board authorized using up to $1,000,000 from its interlocal reserve to cover programs funded by federal grants until reimbursements arrive, and voted unanimously to approve the measure.
The Missoula County Public Schools Board of Trustees voted unanimously on July 15 to authorize use of interlocal funds, not to exceed $1,000,000, to cover district payroll and program costs if delayed federal grant funding does not arrive.
Superintendent Micah Hill told trustees that federal ‘‘hold’’ guidance affects multiple federal programs the district uses to operate services, including class-size reduction, English learner support, instructional coaching, after-school programming and summer school. He said Title II funds that back five full‑time equivalent (FTE) positions total about $235,000…
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