District 214 Approves Tentative Budget for 2012-13

A conservative approach earns Township High School District 214 a balanced budget for the new school year. 

District 214 Broard of Education approved a total operating and working cash budget of $232 million, which includes personnel, purchased services, supplies, capital outlay, tuition, and other objects.

Last year's budget came in at $230 million.  

Superintendent David Schuler said staff was conservative with revenues and had wonderful collaborations with other buildings in the district. 

James Perkins, president said he was impressed with the work the administration has done because there was no major cuts.

Property taxes are the district's largest source of revenue this year, coming in at $188 million or 81 percent of budget, with other revenue streams coming from federal and state aid and corporate taxes. The district will continue to explore and review revenue options.

Technology and transportation will see an increase in this year's budget.

A data disaster recovery plan, security cameras and a data mining solution are projects anticipated for the new school year. Contracts, fuel costs and usage will have an estimated three to five percent increase in transportation. 

A cost containment structure has been put in place to keep the district with balanced budgets, Schuler explained Thursday night. 

The board will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget at 7 p.m. at their Sept. 20 board meeting and take a vote after the hearing.