The 2026-27 Butler Area School District preliminary budget put forward by district administrators does not include a tax increase or furloughs.
Board members approved the proposed balanced budget of nearly $121 million during their Monday night meeting. This represents an increase of about 2.5% over the current year budget.
Local real-estate tax rates would remain at just over 109 mils. Total revenue from the state has not yet been determined so administrators have made conservative estimates about what they believe it will be. All retiring staff members will be replaced but positions could change based on need.
Board president Al Vavro gave credit to Butler School administrators for finding a way to accommodate rising expenses without a tax increase. The budget will now be posted for 30 days before school board members will vote on final approval in June.
