Final Budget Approved for the Greendale School District
The school board approved the budget with some adjustments after receiving a 16 percent increase in state aid. The business manager also presented a report of the budget that will be released to the public.
The Greendale School Board approved and certified the final budget adjustments and tax levy for the 2012-2013 year on Monday. The school district made some changes due to the 16 percent state aid increase they received this year. Even though the district was expecting this increase, they did not budget for it. The Greendale School District has one of the largest increases in state aid among all Wisconsin districts, due to the rising resident enrollment, flat spending and flat property values. In September, Greendale taxpayers approved a $14.9 million school district property tax levy, a 6.86 percent decrease from last year. Homeowners can expect a school property tax of $2,354 on a $200,000 home, down $174 from last year. The total …
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Alex C
8:39 pm on Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Word on the Street is the Greendale Public Schools are looking at another construction project. This one is buying a building for the janitors. Does the Greendale Public Schools need a building for that? This place is adrift. No wonder teacher morale is in the "dumpster." New central office and now a new building for the janitors. more ›