Special School Board Meeting October 7 2026

Oakes Public Schools held a special school board meeting on October 7, 2026, to amend the 2026–2027 budget and certificate of levy. The business manager explained that the revisions concerned projected income from property-tax levies, with expenses unchanged. Changes included the 60-mill and 10-mill levies and miscellaneous levies; the special reserve and building fund also increased, while tuition and special assessments remained unchanged. The discussion covered statutory levy limits and the effect of declining taxable valuations. The amended documents were due to the Dickey County recorder, who serves as county superintendent of schools, by October 10; no specific dollar amounts were stated. The board approved the amendments by roll-call votes. No procurement, contract awards, or purchasing decisions were identified.