West Bonner ponders school closures
(Courtesy photo WBCSD)
PRIEST RIVER — Several elementary schools will likely be closed as part of an effort to close a $4.68 million shortfall brought about by the failure of a West Bonner County levy.
"I can't stop crying because this is our hometown," Holly Jepsen said, her voice breaking as she visibly fought back tears as residents lined up to comment on four options presented to balance the district's budget. "There are people not standing up here because they're emotional the same way I am. To see that my daughter may not have those opportunities in this town … It's not OK."
West Bonner County trustees were presented with four options, ranging from the most drastic, Option A, which would close three schools but come close to balancing the budget, to less severe options, which would keep more of the schools open but require figuring out how to bridge that gap.
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