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Beatrice Public Schools previews 2025–26 proposed budget; tax levy to fall amid higher valuations
Summary
Business staff presented a proposed 2025–26 budget, explained the Tax Equity and Educational Opportunity Support (TOSA) framework, and said LB243 changes and falling “real growth” will reduce state aid; the district does not plan to exceed statutory taxing authority this year.
Alec Manson, district staff (budget presenter), delivered a budget preview to the Beatrice Public Schools Board of Education April 25, outlining the proposed 2025–26 operating budget, the impact of valuation changes and recent state law changes on school funding.
Manson described the presentation as a proposed budget that will be followed by a formal budget hearing and tax hearing at the September meeting. “This is a proposed budget,” he said, adding the hearings will include public notice and opportunities for comment.
Manson reviewed enrollment and funding mechanics. The district’s October/September count used for state aid was 2,112 for the current year, up from 2,102 the prior year, he said. The district’s funding relies on the TOSA framework (Tax Equity and Educational Opportunity…
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