The Whitehall Ledger - Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana

Activities and their revenue, or lack thereof, were the hot topic of the November School Board meeting, held Tuesday, November 7th in the elementary library.

Superintendent Hannah Nieskens detailed the total expenses, revenues, and loss of the fall season of sports - which includes Cross Country, Football, Volleyball, and middle school sports.

“Our increasing fuel costs, transportation costs (provided by Harlow’s School Bus Service), and costs for MOAs/referees (these rates are determined by the Montana High School Association), have outstripped our revenue. Revenue is generated by th...