Centura proposes modest levy decrease, cites falling state aid and cost increases
District staff proposed lowering the general levy from 0.8395 to 0.8103 to generate about $274,000 while projecting a conservative $300,000 increase in costs driven by health insurance and salary increases and noting decreased state aid.
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The budget presenter identified key revenue and expense drivers for the 2026–27 operating budget, telling the board the district expects a conservative $300,000 increase in overall costs. Specific cost pressures listed included a 7.25% increase in health insurance and a 4.3% increase in staff salaries.
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