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Wentzville R‑IV adopts FY26 budget; projects lower tax levy amid reassessment and plans $29M capital drawdown
Summary
The board adopted the fiscal year 2025‑26 budget, projecting a lower tax rate tied to reassessment, planned capital spending of roughly $29 million, increased bus purchases and a 5% average salary increase included in operating costs.
WENTZVILLE, Mo. — The Wentzville R‑IV School District board adopted its FY2025‑26 budget June 18, a statutory action that gives the district authority to spend beginning July 1. Finance staff presented revenue and expense projections and outlined planned capital and operating expenditures.
Why it matters: The budget guides spending for instruction, operations and capital projects for the coming year. The district projected revenue growth tied to property reassessment, included negotiated salary increases, and planned to draw down the capital projects fund for major summer work.
Key figures presented by district finance staff include…
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