USD 231 Board Briefs (August 2024)
Grants and Donations (5.1)
USD 231 is proud of our partnerships with many stakeholders (students, parents, employees, churches, local vendors, etc.). Often, due to these partnerships, our students and employees are the recipients of generous donations.
To view a list of recent donations and grants, click HERE.
Special Education SPED - CEEL Audit Update (8.1)
- Increased staff retention rate
- Increased number of students identified as Gifted
- Staffing Increases Certified and Classified
- Long term planning for Instructional Coaches
- Addition of 6.0 certified FTE for 24-25
- 22-23 established Related Service Advisory Committee
- 24-25 established Sped Teacher Advisory Committee
To view the slide deck, click HERE.
Publish the 2024-25 Budget Notice Hearing and Revenue Neutral Tax Rate Notice Hearing (10.1)
Amy Drogemeier, Executive Director of Business and Finance, presented the timeline for the annual budget process and corresponding information related to the 2024-25 Budget.
During the 2021 Kansas legislative session, SB13 and HB2104 were enacted – creating the Revenue Neutral Rate (RNR) that establishes the local county's calculation and communication of the RNR. Johnson and Miami Counties calculated the Gardner Edgerton School District's 2024-2025 RNR at a mill rate of 55.885.
As a result, during the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education on July 15, 2024, USD 231 approved the Notice of Intent to Exceed the RNR by 5.837 mills (total 61.722 mills). As presented at the August 12, 2024, Regular Meeting of the Board of Education, USD 231’s final total proposed mill rate is 60.208 for the 2025 tax year - a 1.514 mill decrease over last year. This proposed mill rate represents the twelfth year in a row that our mill rate has decreased and an overall decrease of 22.387 mills since 2012, ensuring that USD 231 remains focused on responsible stewardship of public funds.
Of the 60.208 mills proposed for the 2024-25 Budget, only 35.140 mills may be utilized for general operating expenses such as salaries, benefits, utilities, and curriculum. The remaining mills satisfy other district expenses focused on property and debt service (bond) obligations.
The public hearing for the RNR and the 2024-25 Budget will be held on September 9, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the Administrative Offices – 231 E. Madison Street. Details of the proposed Budget and corresponding Building Needs Assessments used to develop the Budget may be reviewed at www.usd231.com or in person at the USD 231 District Offices.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Revenue Neutral Rate?
The Revenue Neutral Rate (RNR) is the tax rate that would generate the same property tax revenue as levied the previous tax year, using the current tax year’s total assessed valuation. Your property as a Johnson County property owner includes, but is not limited to:
State
County
City
School District
Library
Park and Recreation District
What does this mean for the typical homeowner?
Please note that a rise in appraised property value may increase property tax revenue – even if the mill levy rate goes down.
Where can I find more information about the Revenue Neutral Rate?
- 6.1 - 6.9 - Approval of minutes from the Board Meeting on July 15, 2024; Approval of the School Building Activity Account (SBAA) Fund Balances as of June 30, 2024; Approval of Financial Statements and ESSER Quarterly Reporting; Approval of Contracts/Purchases attached; Approval of Memorandum's of Understanding; Approval of Claims; Approval of New Building Activity Fund for GEHS Color Guard; Approval of the KDOT Bureau of Right of Way offer; Approval of 2024 Kansas Region L Hazard Mitigation Plan;
- The items associated with 6.1 - 6.9 can be found HERE.
- 10.1 - 10.2 Approval for Publication the 2024-25 Budget Notice Hearing and Revenue Neutral Tax Rate Notice Hearing in The Legal Record on Tuesday, August 20, 2024; Approval for USD231 be authorized to make a local option percentage in an amount to 33% for the 24-25 school year;
- 10.3 - Approval of Board Member Greg Chapman and Katie Williams as the USD 231 KASB Delegate who is entitled to one vote at the Delegate Assembly;
- 10.5 - Approval of personnel items
