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Board warned that loss of Secure Rural Schools funds could cost district about $1 million
Summary
The district’s finance report said Secure Rural Schools (SRS) payments were not renewed this cycle, a hit the board described as significant; trustees discussed writing to U.S. senators to urge restoration of the funds.
Charlie (S9), the board’s finance speaker, told trustees the district was notified SRS funds “were not renewed” this round and characterized the loss as a significant hit to the Mountain View School District. Charlie said the district has historically received the largest SRS share in the state and that the timing and amount were matters of active outreach with state and federal offices.
“SRS… were not renewed,” Charlie said during the financial report; later trustees debated next steps and one trustee (S4) proposed drafting letters to both senators asking them to press for restoration. The superintendent (S12) said she had already contacted Senator Crapo’s office and hoped the funds would be restored, noting past cycles included late or partial payments.
Trustees discussed adding a formal agenda item to draft and approve sample letters for senators and agreed to place advocacy on the next agenda so the board could take formal action if needed.
