(Havre) – The 2025 School year is in full gear at Havre Public Schools. Superintendent Brian Gum told New Media Broadcasters how the Stars and Inflation Acts passed by the 2025 Legislature have helped Havre Public Schools.
“You know, I think that definitely will help in terms of our general budget. So, from the elementary and high school side, both of those budgets, the STARS act as well as the Inflation Act really helps us in terms of being able to provide a wage that’s competitive.”
The Montana STARS Act—short for Student and Teacher Advancement for Results and Success—is a comprehensive education funding reform initiative passed as House Bill 252 during the 2025 legislative session. Its primary goal is to improve educational outcomes by incentivizing better teacher pay, student achievement, and resource sharing among school districts.
