Schools

School Board Slated to Approve 2011-12 Budget for District 196

The board has seen variations of the nearly $350 million budget since June, and should approve the final budget at its 6 p.m. Monday meeting.

District 196's school board is slated to vote on the district's 2011-2012 budget at its 6 p.m. Monday meeting, held at in Apple Valley.

The expenditures for all funds total almost $348 million. That includes building construction, food service, debt service and a few other smaller funds, and the general fund, which at almost $297 million represents 85 percent of the district's expenses.

About 83 percent of the district's general fund expenses are for salaries and benefits.

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General fund revenue for 2011-12, the budget shows, is a little more than $292 million, 73 percent of which comes from state aid. 

Look for more about the budget on Apple Valley Patch after Monday's meeting.

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Also on the board agenda is consideration of:

See the complete meeting agenda here.


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