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Finance director previews budget, mill levy mechanics and site budgets; fund balance projected to rise modestly
Summary
District finance staff presented a preliminary budget showing a small projected surplus, explained recent legislative changes to the budget schedule and mill‑levy cap, and proposed per‑student site budgets intended to increase transparency.
The Williston Public School District presented a preliminary budget outlook and mill‑levy calculations to the school board, describing recent state legislative changes to budget procedures, showing a small projected surplus for the coming year and proposing per‑student site budgets to make allocations more transparent.
The presenter explained that a recent legislative change removed the formal requirement for public budget hearings; instead the district must post budget information online and adopt a budget between Sept. 7 and Oct. 7. The district also faces a 3% cap on potential mill levy increases but can "bank" unused levy capacity from prior years.
On projected revenue and expenditures the presenter reported roughly $88.7 million in…
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