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Decatur school board approves tentative FY2025–26 budget; public hearing set for Sept. 23

5826610 · August 20, 2025
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The Decatur Public School District 61 Board of Education approved a tentative fiscal year 2025–26 budget and set a public hearing for Sept. 23, while district officials warned that statewide revenue pressures and rising utility costs mean the plan remains provisional.

The Decatur Public School District 61 Board of Education voted 7–0 on Aug. 19 to approve a tentative budget for fiscal year 2025–26 and set a public hearing for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23, at the Kyle Administration Building.

The approved tentative budget is a working plan. "There is no real presentation tonight because we're still penciling the expenditures the best we can," Dr. Mike Curry, chief operational officer, told the board. He said staff are continuing to estimate costs…

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