The Great Falls Public Schools board accepted two donations during their Sept. 11 meeting. The board accepted a $1,290.09 donation for new climber playground equipment at Riverview Elementary School. The Riverview PTA donated the funds. The board also accepted a donation of tables and student chairs from Starbase Montana for Lewis and Clark Elementary School. Starbase didn’t need the furnishings,

The Great Falls Public Schools board adopted their budget on Aug. 21 and it includes a reduction in taxes, based on current numbers. The board adopted their budget based on their current taxable values from the Montana Department of Revenue, but GFPS, like the City of Great Falls and Cascade County, are awaiting more information about a potential tax revaluation

Great Falls Public Schools requires fees for certain courses and labs. During their Aug. 21 meeting, the school board approved a $5 increase to the fee for the fashion design and constructions classes and a $15 fee for the new introduction to anatomy and physiology class at Great Falls High School. The district has fees for certain courses to provide

The Great Falls Public Schools board voted unanimously to name members to the district library materials review committee during their Aug. 21 meeting. Board policy requires that the district establish the committee and that members be appointed by the board based on recommendation from GFPS administration and the Great Falls Education Association following an annual application process. That policy was