Two Butte school levies pass by large margins

One levy passes, one fails for Bonner Schools

The Bonner School District had only passed one levy over the past 20 years.While a levy in 2025 failed, this year's request went through, adding a much-needed cushion to the school's budget."We think that Bonner kids deserve the best we can give them," Superintendent Jim Howard said.It was a close race for the Bonner Schools General Fund Mill Levy. Seven votes was the difference.WATCH TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BONNER SCHOOL LEVY: One levy passes, …

Public school levies: 3 wins, 3 losses in Montana’s larger school districts

Districts in Bozeman, Missoula and Butte saw success. Voters rejected levy requests in Billings, Helena and Kalispell, reflecting a tough environment for funding requests.

Two Butte school levies pass by large margins

BUTTE — Ballot tallies Tuesday showed that Butte voters resoundingly passed two levies sought by the Butte School District. The outcome seems especially significant during a time of rising fuel prices and other household expenses.

Public school levies pass in 3 of Montana’s larger school districts, fail in 3 others

Public school funding levies saw mixed success across Montana’s largest districts as ballot tallies finalized late Tuesday.Voters in Bozeman, Missoula and Butte

Bozeman, Gateway voters strongly back school levies; Belgrade barely says no

Bozeman voters passed both its high school and elementary levies designed to increase teachers pay, according to results posted just after midnight by Gallatin County election officials.

School levies pass in Tuesday election

Local voters approved general fund levies for both Ekalaka Elementary School and Carter County High School in the Regular School Election held Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Results are unofficial pending certification. The Ekalaka Elementary School General Fund Levy passed 234 to 126. The levy will authorize the board of trustees to impose an increase in local taxes of $40,985.05 per year - approximately...