The Peoria Board of Education held a budget hearing on September 22, 2025, to discuss the proposed budget for the 2025-2026 school year. The meeting began with a call for a motion to open the budget hearing, which was promptly approved.

During the hearing, no members of the public stepped forward to address the board regarding the proposed budget, leading to a swift closure of the hearing. Following this, the board moved on to the next agenda item, which included a presentation segment for audience members.

The board emphasized its policy regarding public presentations, allowing each speaker a maximum of five minutes to share their thoughts, with a total of 20 minutes allocated for each subject under discussion. Only one speaker, Mr. Lamar Creighton Sr., was present to address the board during this segment.

The meeting's focus on the budget highlights the board's commitment to transparency and community involvement in financial planning for the upcoming school year. Further discussions and decisions regarding the budget are expected to take place in subsequent meetings.