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USD 316 board opens 2025–26 budget hearing, reviews proposal and invites public comment
Summary
President Paul Bruggeman called for and the board approved opening a public hearing on the USD 316 Golden Plains 2025–26 budget on Sept. 8, 2025; the board reviewed the proposed budget and closed the hearing after a brief public-comment period and discussion. No budget figures were recorded in the transcript.
President Paul Bruggeman called for a motion and the USD 316 Board of Education opened a public hearing on the district's proposed 2025–26 budget at 6:50 P.M. on Sept. 8, 2025, at Golden Plains Middle/High School in Rexford.
The board approved the motion to open the hearing unanimously (motion by Chad Focke, seconded by Jeremy Schiltz, 7–0) and "opened the floor to patrons to present ideas, opinions or concerns," according to the meeting record. The transcript indicates the board reviewed and discussed the proposed 2025–26 budget but does not include specific figures, line-item proposals, or staffing changes.
District staff in attendance included Superintendent Ashley Arnberger, Administrative Assistant Travis Smith, Principal Brandy Spresser, Clerk Nicole Schiltz and Transportation Director Parker Christensen. Board members present were President Paul Bruggeman, Matt Cheney, Chad Focke, Jason Rogers, Jeremy Schiltz, Chad Wark and Melissa Wessel.
After the brief discussion and public-comment opportunity, the board voted to close the budget hearing at 6:59 P.M. (motion by Chad Focke, seconded by Jason Rogers; motion carried 7–0). The record does not show a subsequent vote adopting a final budget or a date for adoption.
Because the transcript does not record budget figures or detailed proposals, specific spending, revenue or tax-rate proposals remain not specified in the meeting record. Interested members of the public should consult forthcoming board agendas or contact district administrative staff for the full proposed budget documents and the schedule for final adoption.
