As the new school year begins, Centerville School District leaders are reflecting on recent progress while noting areas where extra help is still needed.

Quentin Shores reports - watch the video:

Superintendent John DuBose stated that the school is seeking additional funding to expand programs and provide kids with the tools they need to thrive. He credited the recently passed Montana Stars Act with allowing teachers to earn more sustainable compensation.

"When teachers were getting paid $30,000 a year to work full time in Montana, that wasn't a great deal," DuBose told me. "But now it's increased quite a bit."

The district is also considering the Innovative Tax Credit, which could provide up to $5 million in additional funds for Montana schools.

The program allows people to direct th

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