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Excelsior Springs board approves FY26 budget, salary schedules and step increases; one abstention on final budget vote
Summary
The board approved the 2025-26 fiscal year budget and related personnel items, including salary schedules and a district-wide step increase. The final budget passed with five votes in favor and one abstention after extended discussion about revenue uncertainty and reserves.
The Excelsior Springs School District Board of Education approved the district's fiscal year 2025-26 budget, the 2025-26 salary schedules and a district-wide step increase, after extended discussion about revenue forecasts, state appropriations and district reserves.
Board members voted 6-0 to approve the salary schedules and the salary step increase. The FY26 budget was adopted with a 5-0 vote and one abstention.
District staff highlighted several changes incorporated into the proposed budget: an adjustment to comply with Missouri's updated minimum-wage law (classifed pay minimums moved from $14 to $15 per hour where applicable), an unplanned capital expenditure for a high-school chiller replacement…
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