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Proposed Butler School District budget features tax increase

The proposed $104.2 million Butler School District Budget calls for a tax increase and staff reductions.

The proposed budget for the Butler School District includes a 3.2-mill property tax increase and a reduction of 34 full-time and one part-time positions. The staff reductions will include 27 positions through furloughs and eight through retirements or resignations. The plan includes 21 furloughs of teachers. The $104.2 million budget is being presented to the school board tonight and will be put to a vote at the board's meeting next week.

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