[{"_1":2,"_88":-5,"_89":-5},"loaderData",{"_3":4,"_26":27},"root",{"_5":6,"_17":10,"_18":19,"_20":21,"_22":10,"_23":-5,"_24":-5,"_25":10},"user",{"_7":8,"_9":10,"_11":10,"_12":-5,"_13":-5,"_14":15,"_16":-5},"roles",[],"isAuthenticated",false,"isPremium","planName","subscriptionStatus","featureFlags",{},"insightsBudget","isDevelopmentHost","userPreferences",{},"recaptchaSiteKey","6LcvOJcUAAAAAHsB-gPGfGktcRlKpH7OTIU_dMTD","isImpersonating","impersonation","affiliateStatus","isFreedomPortal","routes/v2/article/layout",{"_28":29,"_30":31},"notFound",true,"relatedArticles",[32,76],{"_33":34,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":40,"_41":42,"_43":44,"_45":46,"_47":48,"_49":50,"_51":52,"_53":54,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":60,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":66,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},"mediaId",6477097,"mediaKeyId","5713386-8201ea643dae036edab4f16472b0095e","parentId",5713386,"title","USD 383 board approves 2025‑26 budget, adopts 33% local option budget; several procurement items pass","audioSeconds",255,"startMs",6442000,"endMs",6697000,"viewUrl","/Search/View?dp=1&key=5713386-8201ea643dae036edab4f16472b0095e&start=6442&end=6697","thumbnailUrl","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5713386-8201ea643dae036edab4f16472b0095e/thumbnail_6442000.jpg","articleUrl","/articles/6477097/Kansas/USD-383-board-approves-202526-budget-adopts-33-local-option-budget-several-procurement-items-pass","mediaUrl","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6477097-d3c6017ade40a3037e732ddf8f5af835/orig.mp4?Expires=1770522045&Signature=c1kNAlZFoYuCQxMvAd3K~~-0x4ywCrBL1FWxifm6f-0-o1NWKtdvKMgT1baelwFbet9-UdOaDIS-xhSTA-S1OtHy8ooPISq2uPW4eWxxi5P~PS-VEELBv2KamEtlXFaQ2WY3t6iFq5yT3W7W6vl0RJPtMUfuCKdTY1Wgz1u~R24-n93P6qMdo~By~qis8RD~NsZ0AivAG0j7c8grSF9JChzTbYZSx9EYay31Y7U7n~ivwLC43brpOhpxPiaWRLVkPUC-anHS1GnzL99DMJ28ReFOwrpAXstnCrIqlgw4dqTg8TDMOtYZq0mPKxsKZctiQgGa7~ivmjXbJmNWLBnPXA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","author","Manhattan-Ogden Public Schools","date","2025-09-04T13:22:58Z","article","The Manhattan‑Ogden USD 383 Board of Education on Sept. 3 approved the district's fiscal 2026 budget and a companion resolution authorizing the local option budget (LOB) at 33 percent, while also approving multiple facilities and equipment purchases.

The board voted 6‑1 to approve Resolution 25‑26‑8, authorizing a supplemental general fund local option budget percentage of 33% for financing the 2025‑26 annual budget. The motion was made by Katie and seconded by Kurt. Board members passed the motion by the same 6‑1 margin as other key budget votes.

Later in the meeting the board gave final approval to the district's 2025‑26 budget for state fiscal 2026. The motion to adopt the budget was made by Kurt and seconded by Greg; the motion passed 6‑1. Board member Jamie cast the lone recorded no vote and explained on the record that her opposition reflected concern that the budget represented a 14.46% increase from the prior year.

Votes at a glance

- Resolution 25‑26‑8 (authorize LOB at 33%): Passed 6‑1. Motion by Katie; second by Kurt.
- Adoption of 2025‑26 budget (state fiscal 2026): Passed 6‑1. Motion by Kurt; second by Greg. Recorded no vote: Jamie (cited 14.46% increase from prior year).
- Consent agenda (Aug. 20 minutes, bills, HR report, donations/grants): Passed 7‑0. Donations accepted totaled $11,776.24 (three cash grants listed in the packet).
- Maintenance vehicle purchase (two pickup trucks): Final approval to purchase two maintenance pickup trucks from John Ringler Chevrolet for $110,000: Passed 7‑0.
- Emergency chiller repair at Lincoln Education Center: Final approval to P1 Service LLC of Topeka for $43,150: Passed 7‑0.
- Lincoln Education Center intercom system: Final approval to DEC Electronics for $30,448: Passed 7‑0.

What the board said: Board members repeatedly thanked staff for working to limit tax increases and for holding down growth in operating rates amid inflationary pressures. Multiple trustees noted rising costs such as health insurance and energy were major drivers of expenses that affect the district's bottom line.

Board member Greg highlighted the district's transportation challenges and said the board supports exploring multi‑entity solutions to reduce driver needs so maintenance staff are not pulled from facility work to drive buses. Superintendent comments earlier in the meeting described a separate start‑time committee study intended to reduce required bus drivers by staggering school start and end times.

The consent agenda included three grants and donations totaling $11,776.24: $1,000 from the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation (Tyler Dowling Memorial Fund) for fit closet supplies; $1,125 from SkillsUSA Inc. to Manhattan High School for SkillsUSA travel expenses; and $9,651.24 from the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation (Lincoln and Dorothy Diehl Endowed Fund) for Flint Hills Summer Camp operations.

Ending: The board approved the district's fiscal plan for 2025‑26 and several capital and emergency maintenance expenditures. Trustees and staff said they would continue planning for longer‑term items discussed elsewhere in the meeting, including possible intergovernmental agreements and a transportation study that could affect future budget and staffing needs.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","USD 383 Board of Education Meeting - September 3, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Manhattan‑Ogden USD 383 Board of Education approved the district's 2025‑26 budget and a resolution setting the local option budget (LOB) at a maximum 33% for the year. The board also approved several procurement items and the consent agenda; most procurement motions passed unanimously.","taxTitle","Manhattan-Ogden USD 383, School Boards, Kansas","taxId",49366,"location","Kansas","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6477102,"USD 383 board approves resolution on revenue-neutral tax rate after public comment",464,179000,643000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5713386-8201ea643dae036edab4f16472b0095e&start=179&end=643","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5713386-8201ea643dae036edab4f16472b0095e/thumbnail_179000.jpg","/articles/6477102/Kansas/USD-383-board-approves-resolution-on-revenue-neutral-tax-rate-after-public-comment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6477102-1bc4753616ffa8547a69138bf995161e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770522045&Signature=V6bVd8wvZ0y8NVPJowP7sf7KjmfRn248WSgeKQVsUpAEJxRX9pvReFi4vy2yhfKW3blMIhzE1De6vlIwqGwwSI4ZM4iePz9ga3W5bp9k~ELKBt1HZRRXipbfDGA61isw6UgB9cu~u4YOWM3iL6v5s44bo4BOxV25tNY2eIVHt40OShap04INdrg1Fl4VPrqorQuqFAXL9iXFNrDUfhIx1qMTlRFvW~nzfaDGRYd80SNz3G9K28nVuq5t-T0AKic23bKN2ht2O4Fvdth3vPRPsmVJ3MNMYAkaVixtrtPkM0qRrxHf-~ttNJmcbZteWcXFXuxBl5T2SqLg7L7fG5ik6g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Manhattan‑Ogden USD 383 Board of Education voted 6‑1 on Sept. 3 to approve Resolution 25‑26‑7, a resolution tied to the district's revenue‑neutral tax rate for the 2025‑26 budget year. The board took the vote after opening the meeting for public comment and hearing questions about why the district did not maintain a revenue‑neutral rate.

The resolution, introduced at the start of a special hearing on revenue neutral tax rates, was moved by Board member Kurt and seconded by Greg; the roll call produced six yes votes and one no (Wexleman), and the motion carried. The board cited state statute KSA 79‑2‑2988 in calling for the roll‑call vote.

Why it matters: Revenue‑neutral hearings let taxpayers address the mill levy calculation the district uses to fund its annual budget. At the Sept. 3 hearing a resident urged the board to explain why the district did not meet the revenue‑neutral rate and whether taxpayers would see increased bills as a result.

A local resident, Gary Oles of Frontier Circle, spoke during public comment. He said the purpose of the hearing under statute was to allow citizens to \"express concern or objection to the mill rate,\" and asked directly, \"what are the main reasons that you were unable to achieve R and R?\"

District staff explained to the board and the public that maintaining a revenue‑neutral rate can reduce the district's state aid because state funding formulas take into account local assessed valuation. As property valuations rise, state aid that flows back to the district under the formula changes; the district said keeping the rate strictly revenue‑neutral in the face of rising valuations would, in some cases, lower state aid the district receives and could leave the district with less total revenue for the same level of services. Board members and staff framed the choice as a tradeoff between holding the mill levy constant and preserving expected state aid and operating revenue.

The public comment period also included questions about how local option budget (LOB) and capital outlay items appear on the notice and whether specific line items were included; district staff identified the 'capital outlay' references on the published materials and confirmed statutory limits that apply to the LOB.

After discussion and the public comment period, the board proceeded with the roll call mandated by KSA 79‑2‑2988. The recorded vote was: Allen, Brighton, Hagmeister, Herman, Hoyt and Morris Hardeman — yes; Wexleman — no. The motion passed 6‑1.

Board President (at time of vote) adjourned the special hearing and opened a second special meeting for the budget hearing that followed.

Ending: The resolution is procedural and part of the statutorily required hearings on property tax policy and the district's budget. The board's action sets the formal record for the district's approach to the revenue‑neutral calculation for the 2025‑26 budget year; further budget and levy decisions were addressed later in the meeting.","The Manhattan‑Ogden USD 383 Board of Education approved Resolution 25‑26‑7, a formal step related to the district's revenue-neutral tax rate for fiscal 2025‑26, following public comment and explanation from district staff. The vote passed 6‑1.","actionData","errors"]

Article not found

USD 383 board approves 2025‑26 budget, adopts 33% local option budget; several procurement items pass

USD 383 board approves resolution on revenue-neutral tax rate after public comment