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Olathe board adopts 33% local option and 2025–26 annual budget after discussion of taxes, staffing and buffers
Summary
The Board of Education voted unanimously to set a 33% local option percentage and to adopt the district—s 2025–26 annual budget after staff explained state controls on part of the levy, the use of enrollment buffering and a modest $2.6 million of new budget capacity.
The Olathe Public Schools Board of Education voted 6–0 on Tuesday to adopt a resolution setting the local option percentage at 33% for fiscal 2025–26 and to approve the district—s annual budget for the coming year, following discussion of tax mechanics, enrollment buffering and competing cost pressures.
Board member Miss Reagan moved both measures; Miss Johan seconded the motions and all six members present voted yes on each item. The vote followed public remarks and a staff review of the district—s finance approach.
District finance staff explained that some components of the district—s overall tax levy…
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