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Board reviews FY26 tentative budget; district to pursue $375,000 geothermal rebate

Rantoul City Schools Board of Education · August 21, 2025
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Summary

The board reviewed the FY26 tentative budget (posted Aug. 15) and approved a contract with an accounting firm to file for an estimated $375,000 geothermal rebate related to recent PreK construction; the firm fee was estimated at $20,000–$25,000.

The board reviewed the fiscal year 2026 tentative budget, which was formally posted Aug. 15, 2025, and noted the Regular Budget will be considered Sept. 18, 2025. As part of consent items, the district approved hiring an accounting firm to submit a Federal Form 990-T for geothermal work on the PreK project; the district anticipates a $375,000 rebate for the geothermal portion and expects the firm fee to be about $20,000–$25,000.

Board Clerk/Finance discussion noted that the tentative budget reflects anticipated revenues and expenditures but is not final; the superintendent said the Regular Budget may change before final board approval next month. The consent agenda, including the contracting authorization for rebate submission and personnel items, passed with a 7-0 vote.