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Chariton Community School Board approves FY26 budget with $14.15 tax rate; multiple routine motions pass 5-0
Summary
The Chariton Community School Board on April 14 adopted the fiscal year 2025–26 budget with a proposed tax rate of $14.15 and approved a series of routine personnel, policy and calendar actions by unanimous 5-0 votes.
The Chariton Community School Board approved the fiscal year 2025–26 budget on April 14, adopting a proposed tax rate of $14.15 and passing several routine motions by 5-0 votes.
The board voted unanimously to approve the FY26 budget after a public hearing with no commenters. Mrs. Sarah Willis moved to approve the budget with the proposed $14.15 tax rate; Mrs. Becky Shelton seconded and the motion carried 5-0.
In a single consent motion earlier in the meeting, the board approved the March 17, 2025 regular meeting minutes; a building rental request from LCHC for armory use with a fee waiver requested; several resignations including athletic and staff positions; letters of intent and contracts for new hires and officials' contracts; and the monthly treasurer’s report, deposits and bills. Mr. Jarid Howell moved to approve the consent agenda and Mr. Dustin Shivvers seconded; the motion carried 5-0.
Other formal actions taken by the board included approval of the FY25 budget amendment (moved by Jarid Howell, seconded by Dustin Shivvers); approval of the first reading of the 2025–26 school calendar (moved by Becky Shelton, seconded by Jarid Howell); the first reading of board policies 406–414 (moved by Dustin Shivvers, seconded by Sarah Willis); and approval of the Chariton DCAP District Plan (moved by Dustin Shivvers, seconded by Jarid Howell). Each motion passed 5-0.
The board also voted to change the last student day for the 2024–25 school year to May 23, 2025, and to schedule a three-hour early dismissal that day. Becky Shelton moved the change and Sarah Willis seconded; the motion carried 5-0.
The meeting included reports from board committees and principals, and Superintendent Brad Baker delivered his superintendent report. The board adjourned at 7:26 p.m.
Votes at a glance - Consent agenda (minutes, rentals, resignations, contracts, treasurer’s report, bills): Mover Jarid Howell; Second Dustin Shivvers; Outcome: Approved 5-0. - FY26 Fiscal Budget (proposed tax rate $14.15): Mover Sarah Willis; Second Becky Shelton; Outcome: Approved 5-0. - FY25 Budget Amendment: Mover Jarid Howell; Second Dustin Shivvers; Outcome: Approved 5-0. - First reading, 2025–26 School Calendar: Mover Becky Shelton; Second Jarid Howell; Outcome: Approved 5-0. - First reading, Policies 406–414: Mover Dustin Shivvers; Second Sarah Willis; Outcome: Approved 5-0. - Chariton DCAP District Plan: Mover Dustin Shivvers; Second Jarid Howell; Outcome: Approved 5-0. - Change last student day to May 23, 2025 with three-hour early dismissal: Mover Becky Shelton; Second Sarah Willis; Outcome: Approved 5-0.
