Newton school board set to finalize 2027 budget, tax rates
USD 373 to hold revenue-neutral rate hearing, vote on staff wages
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Sign up freeThe Newton Public Schools Board of Education is scheduled to finalize its 2026-2027 budget and decide whether to exceed the state’s revenue-neutral tax rate during its regular meeting Monday evening. Serving roughly 3,000 students in Harvey County, the USD 373 board will hold consecutive public hearings on the revenue-neutral rate and the proposed budget before voting to formally adopt the spending plan and a local option budget resolution.
The board is also set to vote on revised wage rates for classified staff, administrators and directors, and receive an informational update on a broader wage study. Monday's agenda also includes employee service awards, a vote on a benchmark assessment pilot program, a review of out-of-state trips for Newton High School students, and a planned executive session to discuss personnel matters.
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