There will be two more opportunities for Lincoln residents to provide feedback and ask questions to the Lincoln Board of Education concerning the 2023-2024 preliminary proposed budget.
On Tuesday, July 11, there will be a short presentation starting at 5 p.m. followed by a question and answer period at Southwest High School on and at North Star High School on Wednesday, July 12.
The 2023-2024 preliminary proposed budget is approximately $514 million, representing a 4.8% increase from 2022-2023. During the 2023-2024 budget process, the Board will consider a 13 cent drop in the total levy to $1.08 per 100 of valuation.
Staff salaries and benefits make up almost 90% of the total budget, and negotiated agreements led to a 3.65% increase in the budget. Each month, LPS pays approximately 6,500 employees a total of $30 million each month – money that pumps back into Lincoln through the purchase of goods, services and property taxes.
More information on the 2023-2024 preliminary proposed budget can be found on the website: lps.org/about/budget.