Updated: New faces on local school boards, Helena's tech issues continue growing after levy fails

Updated: New faces on local school boards, Helena's tech issues continue growing after levy fails

Helena and East Helena Public Schools' boards will see some new faces based on early May 6 election results, while Helena's technology levy's defeat left a continued challenge within its schools.

East Helena School District 9 Trustee unofficial election results

Polls closed at 8 p.m. on Tuesday for East Helena's school and special district elections to fill two spots for District 9 trustees.Of the three candidates up for election, incumbent Scott Walter led the race and currently serves as chairman of East Helena's School Board.Following right behind in votes is Tiffany Richardson, who is on track to be the new trustee to the board.Marcia Ellermeyer, an incumbent, was also up for election but fell behi…

Helena Public Schools unofficial election results: trustees and levies

The polls closed at 8 p.m. for the 2025 school and special district elections, and the ballots are being counted Tuesday evening.In Helena, voters are choosing three trustees from six candidates and whether to approve 10-year technology levies for the high school and elementary school districts.Two of the six candidates running for the three trustee positions are incumbents.Siobahn Hathhorn, the current board chair, and Kay Satre a Carroll Colle…