The East Helena school board is working to figure out how to budget after the district’s mill levy didn’t pass on the May 2 ballot. The district is now left with a budget shortfall, after a $334,000 mill levy increase didn’t pass, East Helena’s Superintendent said at Monday’s meeting. He said the mill levy would’ve provided funds necessary to hire desperately needed teachers, and a maintenance worker for next year, but without the increase they’re dealing with a projected $174,000 deficit. The final budget will be adopted by the board in August.
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