The John Glenn School Board members adopted the 2021 budget during their meeting last week.
The total budget is just under $19.4 million. The Rainy Day fund was advertised at $300,000, the Debt Service fund is about $2.4 million, the School Pension Debt fund is $106,000, the Education Fund is about $11.7 million and the Operations Fund is about $4.8 million.
The school board also plans to purchase two new buses in 2021. They will be replacing a 66-passenger bus and a 33-passenger bus for about $230,000.
The Capital Projects Plan for 2021 through 2023 includes roof repairs at all schools, gym floor sanding and painting at Urey Middle School, restroom improvements at Urey Middle School, concession stand improvements at the Walkerton Elementary School, a new football field scoreboard, a new key FOB system at all buildings, and an LED lighting upgrade at John Glenn High School. Other capital expenditures include software licensing, copier leasing and maintenance, a new mower and vehicle for the Maintenance Department, and new coolers at Walkerton Elementary and North Liberty Elementary Schools.
