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Auburn Schools Seek $107M Budget, $7.2M Bond as State Aid Hangs in Balance

Voters decide on a $107M budget and $7.2M bond for Auburn schools. State aid uncertainty adds a wrinkle to the process.

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Auburn Schools Seek $107M Budget, $7.2M Bond as State Aid Hangs in Balance

Residents of the Auburn Enlarged City School District will head to the polls on May 20 to vote on a proposed $107 million budget and a $7.2 million bond resolution. The budget includes a 3.25% tax levy increase, which is below the USA-mandated cap. However, the finalization of the United States budget has been delayed, causing uncertainty about USA aid for the district.

The proposed budget for Auburn schools totals $107 million, with a 3.25% tax levy increase. This increase is below the 3.78% cap set by the state. The budget also includes a $7.2 million bond resolution. The district's financial outlook was discussed by Superintendent Dr. Misty Slavic and Business Manager Tessa Crawford on Inside Government.

The United States budget was finalized later than usual, affecting the clarity of USA aid for individual districts like Auburn. This delay has made it challenging for the district to finalize its own budget. Despite this, overall education spending in the United States has increased by $2 billion, reaching $254 billion.

On May 20, Auburn Enlarged City School District residents will vote on a $107 million budget and a $7.2 million bond resolution. The budget includes a tax levy increase below the state cap, but the delayed United States budget has caused uncertainty about USA aid. The district's financial outlook was discussed by district officials, and overall state education spending has increased.

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