Granton Area School District board approves $908,341 budget and tax levy for 2025-26

The Granton Area School District Board of Education approved the 2025–26 budget and tax levy totaling $908,341 at a special meeting on Oct. 20, 2025. "Motion to approve the 2025-26 budget and tax levy in the amount of $908,341 (General Fund 10 $828,245, Debt Service Fund 38 $30,096, and Community Service Fund 80 $50,000) to operate the school District for the 2025-26 school year," was made by Douglas Eichten and seconded by Mark Elmhorst; the board carried the motion by voice vote.

The budget action was presented during a brief meeting called to order at 7:55 p.m. by President Sheryl Young in the Granton School Central Gym. The board did not record roll-call vote tallies in the transcript; the minutes state that the approval occurred via voice vote with the motion carried. Present at the meeting were Board President Sheryl Young; Douglas Eichten (Clerk); board members Mark Elmhorst, Jamie Elmhorst and Erica Bender; District Administrator Nancy Popp; Principal Joshua Zahl; District Administrative Assistant Char Johnson; and nine community/staff members.

The approved levy and budget allocations are: General Fund (Fund 10) $828,245 to operate district programs and services, Debt Service Fund (Fund 38) $30,096 for debt obligations, and Community Service Fund (Fund 80) $50,000. The meeting minutes do not specify additional budget detail, public testimony, or any amendments to the proposal.

Procedurally, the motion was moved and seconded and decided by voice vote; the record does not include individual board member vote breakdowns. The board adjourned at 7:57 p.m. following the budget vote.