Wilson School District approves $154.8 million 2025–26 budget, 31.8‑mill tax rate; approves capital plan and multiple contracts

The Wilson School District Board of School Directors voted to adopt a $154,800,000 general fund budget for the 2025–26 fiscal year and set the real‑estate tax at 31.8 mills.

The vote was part of a broader finance package the board approved by roll call during its regular meeting; the consent items included the transfer of $1,500,000 from the general fund to the capital reserve fund and a capital projects plan totaling $3,900,000 funded from capital reserves. The board also approved liability, workers’ compensation and student accident insurance premiums totaling $1,124,366 and authorized a number of district contracts and purchases.

Why it matters: The budget and the tax rate set the district’s revenue and spending limits for the coming year, and the capital actions designate funds for facilities and infrastructure work already under consideration.

Key approvals and outcomes: the board approved payment of current bills totaling $3,145,314.08; the 2025–26 general fund budget and corresponding tax levy; the homestead and farmstead exclusion resolution; the $1.5 million capital transfer; and the district’s 2025–26 capital projects plan. The board also approved routine vendor agreements and bids presented on the agenda, including payroll and data‑management vendors and construction change orders tied to ongoing projects.

Procedural notes: Board members used roll‑call votes for finance and operations items. The meeting record shows unanimous or near‑unanimous approval on the finance package; where abstentions occurred, they are recorded in the official minutes.

The board received nominations and completed elections for board treasurer. Sean McCray was nominated and confirmed; the board later set the treasurer’s salary at $0 for the 07/01/2025–06/30/2026 term.

Next steps: The adopted budget and approvals will take effect with the new fiscal year; several contracts approved are contingent on routine solicitor review where noted in the agenda attachments.