Have you ever thought how hard it is to be the school superintendent of Missoula County Public School system. When it comes to budgets, it's a challenge.  During the Covid crisis, businesses and school districts were given extra money to keep their doors open.  That money went into staff salaries and keeping the lights on.  However, that money has dried up and schools have to make hard decisions.  Superintendent Hill walked us through the finances of the district and how money is allocated and distributed throughout the numerous schools.  Costs are going up and money is tight.  However, education and safety are their main focus and the teachers are deserving a raise in salary.  It was hard to pass out pink slips to many of their employees this year. 

 

Micah and his family moved to Missoula from Kalispell.  He shared about his family and how well they are doing.  He really enjoys being in Missoula and hopes to continue to raise awareness of how schools are funded.  Micah joined the Sunrise Rotary club.

    

Education and literacy are a big part of Rotary's mission.  We are donating books to two middle schools and also awarding students in those schools for academic and civic achievements.   We just did a very successful fundraiser called In Tune Missoula where we raised $15,000 for music instruments for school children who can't afford equipment to play music.