SCHOOL DISTRICT 2 HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT B • BILLINGS, MONTANA
Thank You!
A big Thank You! to all who supported me in this school board election. My team pulled out an amazingly close race against an incumbent who first won her seat on the School Board with 69% of the vote. This time, unofficially as of the end of election day, she pulled only 159 more votes than I did.
That said, I congratulate you, Brooke, on your result. I hope to see your name attached to good things coming out of the Board for the coming three years.
Mark
Taylor
A retired school psychologist with 30 years of experience working in Billings area schools—the only candidate who has actually worked with students in every school he will represent.
The high school district covers the areas surrounding Billings. The area schools are Blue Creek, Canyon Creek, Elder Grove, Elysian, Independent, Morin, and Yellowstone Academy—each of which feeds students into one of the three Billings public high schools.
Endorsed by the Billlings Education Association
✓ Committed to public education
✓ most qualified “friend of education”
📬 BALLOTS MAILED
April 20
🗳️ELECTION DAY
May 5
ABOUT MARK
Hello! I’m Mark Taylor.
As a retired educator with 30 years of experience, I bring something no other candidate can offer: I have personally worked with students in every school I will represent. I know these schools, these teachers, and these kids.
My background in evaluating educational methods and policy means I am ready to hit the ground running from day one—no learning curve, no on-the-job training needed.
I will work tirelessly to help Billings School District 2 fulfill its stated mission:
“To inspire, educate,
and empower students.”
PRIORITIES
On the School Board, I will
Trust Trained Educators
Empower teachers to teach and motivate students, make curriculum choices, select their own classroom techniques, and choose book selections. Teachers are professionals—they deserve to be treated as such.
Focus on Local Issues
Keep the board focused on what matters in Billings School District 2—not consumed by divisive national culture clashes. Our kids deserve a school board that prioritizes local education, not national politics.
Encourage Engagement & Collaboration
Build meaningful partnerships with parents and community members, because the quality of education in Billings affects the entire community—not just those with children in the schools.
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Billings School District 2 High School District B covers all the county schools that send their students to high school in Billings. This includes Blue Creek, Canyon Creek, Elder Grove, Elysian, Independent, Morin, and Yellowstone Academy. These appear on the map as the yellow areas that are outlined in green.
When elected as a trustee, I will be representing the individuals and families who live in these elementary school districts.
If you need a better look at this map, you can click on the image. You can also find this map online at www.yellowstonecountymt.gov/schools/maps/High_School_Trustees.pdf.
ELECTION INFORMATION
Your Vote Matters
Mark your calendar—here’s everything you need to know to cast your vote for Mark Taylor.
📬
BALLOTS MAILED
April 20
Watch your mailbox
🗳️
ELECTION DAY
May 5
Make your voice heard
GET INVOLVED
Volunteer for Mark
Huge thanks to all the volunteers who showed up to knock on doors, call, and text to get the voters out on my behalf. I am humbled to be the focus of so much effort.
❤️
Vote count on May 5
Wish Us Luck!
[April 27, 2026] The Yellowstone County Election Office reports a 4.38% rejection rate on returned 2026 school ballots. More than 95% of rejections share one cause: voters did not write their birth year on the signature envelope. Montana law requires both a signature and birth year for a ballot to be counted.
The Election Office has mailed notices to all 960 affected voters and is following up by phone and/or email
to help voters complete the correction process before the deadline.
Affected voters should watch for a letter or call from the Election Office, or contact us directly:
Phone: (406) 256-2740
In person: 217 N. 27th Street, Room 109, Billings, MT 59101
“Every vote matters. The Yellowstone County Election office is mailing notices and calling voters directly to make sure every ballot has a chance to be counted. Please check your mail, email, and answer your phone.”
Getting the word out
Past Events
What Mark has been up to since he filed as a school board candidate on 25 February 2026
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Volunteer Door-knocking
Simple snack and training (as needed)
Norma Jean Square Gazebo (Annafeld subdivision)
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Volunteer Door-knocking
Fish, Wildlife, and Parks Building at Lake Elmo State Park — in the parking lot
*** Note the slight change from the location announced earlier this week.
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Volunteer Door-Knocking
Water, treats, & training (as needed)
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
PTA Meeting at Independent School
Mark will be on hand to introduce himself, hear what concens or delights you about Independent School or School District 2, and answer questions.
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Volunteer Door-Knocking
Coffee, treats, & training
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
Meet with School Board at Morin School
Mark will be on hand to introduce himself, hear what concens or delights you about Morin School or School District 2, and answer questions.
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Inaugural Volunteer Door-Knocking
Coffee, treats, & training
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Meet with Administration at Canyon Creek School
Mark will introduce himself, listen to the concens and delights of Canyon Creek School or School District 2, and answer questions.
11:45 AM – 12:45 PM
Meet with Dr. Erwin Garcia, Superintendent of School District 2
Mark will meet with Dr. Garcia to introduce himself, listen to the concens or delights of the relationships between School District 2 and the adjacent county schools, and ask or answer questions.
Lunch Meeting
Downtown Billings
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Attend School Board Meeting for Billings School District 2
Mark will be on hand to introduce himself, listen to what folks have to say, and ask or answer questions.
Board Room, School District 2
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Meet with Administration at Blue Creek School
Mark will introduce himself, listen to the concens and delights of Blue Creek School or School District 2, and ask or answer questions.
Reach Out
Contact Mark
Use this handy form to get in touch with Mark