District overview
Jordan Elementary School District
Funding structure, how it compares to peers, and where major projects stand.
Who runs Jordan's schools?
Jordan Elementary School District #1 and Garfield County District High School share one five-member Unified Board of Trustees, one campus in Jordan and one administrator. Funding comes from Montana's state formula plus local levies; voters approve some levies, and the board can raise others after public notice under SB 307. In 2026 the district lost its longtime leader, used an interim superintendent and hired several teachers on emergency licenses.
Board
Harold Erlenbusch (chair), Jason Nordlund (vice chair), Beth Murnion (secretary), Wyatt Colvin and appointed trustee John O'Connor.
Leadership change
Judith Billing went on paid leave in March 2026 and resigned in April; Julie Elias is principal for 2026-27.
Levies
No voted levy election in 2026; the board raised the non-voted building reserve levy by 10 mills (about $16,344).
Staffing
Four teachers hired under emergency licensure; the district is exploring J-1 visas.
Most votes were unanimous, local businesses made donations (Big Country Select, and Garfield County Bank's 500 pounds of beef), and the major building repairs were funded and under way.
Where the district stands
Major projects
Elementary sewer and plumbing repair
completeDrainage problems found in January 2026 were fixed by Star Service Inc. over the summer, with new concrete and flooring, plus backwater valves for the gym.
- Drainage issue reported
- Contract approved
- Concrete poured; valves approved
Funding
General fund ($15,672 repair + $1,626 valves)
Gym floor replacement and locker rooms
in_progressInsurance approved replacing the gym floor; Western Sport Floors estimated September 1 to November 10, 2026. Gym locker rooms were finished in September.
- Insurance approval
- Locker rooms done; floor on schedule
Funding
Insurance claim (amount not stated)
Recent news
Built from Jordan Public Schools Unified Board of Trustees agendas, minutes and levy and election notices from October 2025 to October 2026, posted on jordanpublicschools.org.
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