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HUNTINGDON — The Huntingdon School Board met in their monthly session last Thursday evening July 18 and approved the budget for the new school year with no tax increase.
The budget calls for a total balanced budget of $11,930,861 with no tax increase. The budget was based on a certified tax rate of $1.2282 per 100 dollars of assessed value.
The budget shows an increase of $228,806 over last year’s budget and includes a 2.5-percent salary increase for certified employees plus a one-time bonus of $750 and also includes a 2-percent salary increase for non-certified employees plus a one-time bonus of $500.
The budget breaks down into four categories which include the General Purpose Fund at $9,825,122, Federal Projects Fund at $930,040, Cafeteria Fund at $706,805, and the Debt Service Fund at $468,894.
Alan Eubanks reviewed the 5-year Strategic Plan for the Huntingdon Special School District as required by the state for every school system.
Eubanks highlighted the mission and vision of the school system along with belief statements.