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District raises levy allocation for athletics; emphasizes cautious use of school modernization and capital funds
Summary
The board heard that athletics levy support increased (from roughly $97k to $146k) to cover equipment and safety needs; staff stressed modernization funds are restricted to major projects and interest can be used for routine maintenance. A capital rainy-day balance and a $100,000 placeholder were included.
The presentation showed an increase in levy support for athletics from about $97,000 this year to $146,000 proposed next year, intended to cover equipment and safety components for programs. Staff gave examples of equipment costs—"minimum $20,000" for a vault kit and "eight to ten grand" for cheap wrestling mats—when explaining why levy support was increased.
On capital and modernization funding, the board was told the capital construction fund holds roughly $247,303 for capital projects and emergencies (projects over $5,000), and the presenter placed $100,000 in the budget as a contingency. School modernization funds were discussed as a lump-sum program with a 10-year plan requirement; staff warned the funds could be reclaimed if program rules change and recommended cautious spending to preserve interest income.
