The Kalispell school district is hosting an open forum to discuss the bond requests sent to voters this week.
The forum is Thursday, Sept. 29 from 6-7 p.m. at the Red Lion in Kalispell in the ballroom. Residents are encouraged to bring questions on the proposed bonds. The Red Lion is on the east side of the Kalispell Center Mall, 20 N Main St.
Kalispell Public Schools is seeking voter approval of the bond measures in the elementary and high school districts because of persistent overcrowding and aging facilities.
The ballots were sent out this week and are due back by Oct. 4.
The elementary district bond — $25.28 million — would fund the development of a new elementary school on Airport Road along with repairs and updates at the city’s existing five elementary schools and middle school. The new elementary school would relieve overcrowding at the other sites; the district is 225 students over capacity this fall. If approved, the new elementary school would be the first built in Kalispell since 1987, when Edgerton was developed.
The high school bond — $28.76 million — would go toward renovating sections of Flathead High School that are over 100 years old as well as deferred maintenance, along with an expansion of the Agricultural Education Center and upgrades at Linderman Education Center. The bond would also fund maintenance needs at Glacier High School and rebuild parts of Legends Stadium.
For those who cannot attend the forum but still have questions, email [email protected] or call 406-751-3432.