School Board Meeting- 7-27-26 (5:05)

This was a school board meeting held by PutnamSchoolsTV on July 27, 2026, focused primarily on the approval of the tentative budget and millage rates for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The board reviewed detailed presentations on the proposed millage rates, including required local effort, discretionary local effort, debt service millage related to voter-approved bonds, and capital outlay millage. The discussion included explanations of how these millage rates impact local taxpayers and the school district's funding, with particular attention to the $300 million bond issuance for school construction projects. Board members also discussed potential budget cuts, especially in travel and dues, to manage funds more effectively and support classified staff salary increases. After thorough deliberation, the board unanimously approved all tentative millage rates and the overall tentative budget, allowing schools and departments to begin spending their budgets with the possibility of adjustments before the final public hearing in September.