The Mountain View School Board is considering the potential closure of the Timbo campus as part of an ongoing evaluation of the district’s financial situation.
Declining student enrollment and increasing costs of essential items have prompted discussions about the district’s financial sustainability, Mountain View School Board officials said in a statement. The district operates on 28.91 mills, the second-lowest millage rate among all public schools in Arkansas, the district statement said.
“The priority of the Mountain View School District is to provide the best possible education for our students while maintaining fiscal responsibility,” the district said in the statement. “The district is committed to exploring every avenue to ensure its long-term sustainability.”
The district statement said no final decisions have been made, and the school board plans to continue assessing the situation before moving forward. The statement said the district is carefully considering all factors and exploring all available options concerning its three campuses.
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