School board passes fee increase, hears from technology trainers

Representatives of visiting international technology companies and the Havre Public Schools Board had a chance to pay their respects to each other at Tuesday’s board meeting before the companies leave Aug. 17.

The first order of business, however, was for the board to officially approve the 2019 final budget for the elementary district and high school district following the state timeline.

Superintendent Andy Carlson said the board had reviewed the budget in May.

He added that the board was still looking to fill counselor and special education positions and would leave the positions in the bud...