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Principal urges district to budget extracurriculars to avoid enrollment loss ahead of May levy
Summary
Matt George, a principal at Priest River Lamanna Junior/Senior High School, told the board the district should absorb extracurricular costs in the regular budget rather than rely on levies, warning that levy‑funded programs could risk student retention.
During the Feb. 27 work session, Principal Matt George urged board members to consider building co‑ and extra‑curricular activities into the district's operating budget rather than relying on levies, arguing that reliance on levies could imperil the district's student base. His comments were recorded as community input intended to shape the May 20 levy components.
Board members discussed the point during a later budget discussion and asked clarifying questions of staff about budget allocation and Priest Lake Elementary's budgeting; the minutes do not record a vote or an explicit commitment to change the budget structure. The board adjourned at 6:29 PM.
