As Bozeman Public Schools students ventured back into the classroom, their education will be funded by a new budget, unveiled at an August school board meeting.

The 516-page document tells the story of a community grappling from extreme growth with complicated — and often temporary — tax laws.

“We’re in a good place right now,” said Lacy Clark, BSD7 director of business services.

Clark's statement shows the district’s confidence after a summer of uncertainty about state property taxes and federal funding.

In July, the district disclosed that federal Title funds had been frozen — funds used to support professional development and English learners. The Trump administration's reasoning for the freeze included accusations of money being used to “subsidize a radical left-wing agenda.” The g

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