A new dawn for education funding in Idaho is coming

By JOSH MCDONALD

Decline of forest funds has county officials on alert

WALLACE — Over the last 17 years, Shoshone County has received a chunk of money from the federal government in the form of SRS (Secure Rural Schools) funds that have been vital to the existence of Silver Valley schools and roads.

BOCC approves additional funds for remodeling project

The Shoshone Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved additional funds for an ongoing remodeling project at the Shoshone County Courthouse. The project is currently underway on the third floor of the 117-year-old building, where part of the law library is being converted into additional office space.

White House highlights Idaho as leader in reopening plans and distribution of federal relief funds

The White House is highlighting Idaho as a leader among states for our plans to safely and responsibly reopen the economy and for how we are allocating federal relief funds.

Last of SLFRF funds allocated

The Shoshone County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) met with Shoshone County Grants Administrator Colleen Rosson last Wednesday to discuss the final allocation of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF).

Legals October 26, 2016

SUMMARY STATMENT REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES 2015 TO 2016 ALL FUNDS SCHOOL DISTRICT #393 Wallace School District BUDGET ACTUAL REVENUES Local Revenue $2,271,984 $2,304,511 State Revenue 3,106,038 3,176,311 Federal Revenue 624,505 655,249 Other Revenue - - TOTAL REVENUES $6,002,527.00 $6,136,071.00 EXPENDITURES Total Instruction $3,012,534 $2,890,086 *Salary & Benefits 2,714,028 2,672,849 Total Support Services 2,288,358 2,029,587 *Salary & Benefits 1,538,810 1,540,512 Total Non-Instructional Services 204,000 224,973 *Salary & Benefits 95,400 93,384 Total Facility Acquisition - 82,976 Total Debt Services 253,887 256,883 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $5,758,779.00 $5,484,505.00 Beginning Fund Balance $2,449,960 $2,615,511 Adjustments - 1,010 Net Beginning Fund Balance $2,449,960 $2,616,521 Ending Fund Balance $2,693,708 $3,268,087 *This dollar amount is included in the total on the line above. The undersigned certify that this is a true and correct report of the financial condition of the Wallace School District. John Cuthbert Chairperson of the Board Beatrice Conley Clerk of the Board Beatrice Conley Treasurer of the Board LEGAL 2375 OCTOBER 26, 2016

N. Idaho systems awarded DEQ grants

A trio of North Idaho systems are among the half-dozen selected for grants to fund studies to evaluate community drinking water and wastewater systems. The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality announced the award of $191,300 to six drinking water and wastewater systems on Wednesday. Among those selected for a grant were the Sagle Valley Water and Sewer District in Bonner County, the Curley Creek Water Association in Boundary County, and the Kingston Water District in Shoshone County.

Rural schools funding in limbo

WALLACE — Each year, Shoshone County receives a chunk of money from the Federal Government in the form of Secure Rural Schools (SRS) funds.

DEQ awards $500,000 to the city of St. Maries

The funding will be used to replace lead water piping.

Kellogg, Osburn libraries receive grant funding

Funds to assist in program expansion

No simple equation will fix rural school funding

A recent report conducted by the Rural School and Community Trust ranked Idaho dead last in the nation for per-pupil spending in rural schools in 2015-16. The report, titled “Why Rural Matters 2015-16: Understanding the Changing Landscape,” compared rural spending in all 50 states.

First round of ARPA grants announced

BOCC approves three projects in full, seeks further information for others

The Shoshone Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved several different grant applications on Wednesday morning following a review of the applications with the county’s grant administrator Colleen Rosson.

BOCC approves solid waste fund transfer following clerical error

WALLACE — The Shoshone Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing on Monday that would allow them to make changes to their current budget.

Bridge Community Center receives funding to help fine arts program

The Bridge Community Center (BCC) was recently named as one of seven organizations to receive mini-grant monies from the Idaho Afterschool Network (IAN).

Horseman Association to receive ARPA funds

One local business and three local groups recently submitted grant applications to the Shoshone Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) for funds from the $2.5 million allocation of the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund program (CSLFRF) authorized by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

Smelterville, CSCWD selected for state funding

One Shoshone County city and another taxing district were among 26 drinking water and wastewater systems that will receive state funding. On Monday, the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) announced the awarding of $1,681,466 to help the 26 different entities’ facilities evaluate system deficiencies and determine necessary upgrades as part of Governor Brad Little’s “Leading Idaho” plan.

Murray Water Association receives DEQ funding

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) awarded $610,000 in drinking water construction funding Thursday to Murray Water Association in Shoshone County.

Raise (funds for) the roof

Growing up in the Silver Valley, there’s a solid chance you were inside the Pinehurst-Kingston Lion’s Club (PK Lions) building at least once.

Local Christmas groups provide gifts for the holidays

Making this possible are Santa's Workshop, The Wallace Christmas Fund, and the Mullan Community Foundation.

Prop 1 officially on the ballot

Formally recognized as Proposition 1 (Prop 1), the Quality Education Act is the creation of Idaho grassroots organization Reclaim Idaho. The initiative, which was officially confirmed for the Nov. 8 ballot last week, calls for more than $300 million in K-12 funding.