Budget
The 2011-12 budget is approximately $81.5 million. The millage rate is 45.75. Local revenue accounts for 69.01% of the school district budget. State funds account for 28.57%, and federal funds account for .91%. The total budgeted expenditure per pupil is approximately $14,651.
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