Alexandria school board approves preliminary levy, grants and administrative delegations; election-judge appointments set

The Alexandria Public School District board approved a series of routine and time-sensitive items at its Sept. 22 meeting, including the district—s preliminary property-tax levy for 2025 payable in 2026, grant applications and administrative delegations.

The board voted to approve the preliminary levy —at the maximum state-allowable amount,— a procedural step administrators said preserves flexibility while the final levy is certified later in the year. Superintendent Sand told the board the district—s live preliminary figures showed a decrease of about $325,000 (about 1.788 percent) on a total levy just under $18 million; he emphasized the number is not final and the board must certify the final levy by Dec. 29.

—This one is not final yet,— the presenter said, noting the county will use the board—s approved preliminary levy tonight to calculate notices mailed to residents and that final adjustments…