The 2025-26 Butler Area School District preliminary budget put forward by district administrators does not include a tax increase or furloughs.
Board members approved the proposed budget of nearly $118 million during their Monday night meeting. This represents an increase of about $3 million over the current year budget.
Local real-estate tax rates would remain at just over 109 mils. This comes after the board approved a tax increase of 2.66 mils last year to help address millions needed to accomplish capital projects. Work to be completed this summer includes at new roof at McQuistion and the replacement of the Senior High Auditorium tile, carpeting, and seating.
The revenue total from the state has not yet been determined so administrators have made conservative estimates about what they believe it will be.
The budget will now be posted for 30 days before school board members will vote on final approval in June.
