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Board adopts $150,018,222 budget and approves 15‑mill tax increase
Summary
After questions on utilities, staffing and program costs, the board approved a $150,018,222 operating budget that includes a 15‑mill tax increase to close a roughly $4.4 million gap tied to opening three new schools and other operating needs.
Administration presented reasoning behind the proposed budget: a targeted teacher salary adjustment in line with state recommendations, staff reallocations to maintain appropriate student‑teacher ratios at three new schools, and identified operating savings (software consolidation, substitute staffing refinements, traffic control changes). They said a recent state allocation miscalculation reduced revenue and that supplemental program costs required an additional $400,000 in instructional expenditures.
Administration said those changes left a projected operating shortfall of about $4.4 million. Mr. Love explained the district is budgeting for utilities and operating costs associated with three new schools and estimated a total budget request of $150,018,222, which the board adopted.
Board members asked for an audit of transportation, custodial overtime and other controls. Administration committed to tightened oversight and audits before the next budget cycle. The board approved the budget and the associated 15‑mill increase 'without objection.'
