Following a short public hearing on the district budget for 2016-17, the board voted to adopt the budget as published. The mill levy will remain unchanged. The majority of the budget remains frozen under the block grant law, with the exception of special education, capital outlay and supplemental general funds. However, an increase in state aid for supplemental general fund will be offset by a decrease in local funds so the district will not see an increase in LOB funds. The district does expect an increase in capital outlay funds. 

The board authorized the district to proceed with a new playground at Maynard Early Childhood Center that is developmentally appropriate for 3 and 4 year olds. The project will be paid for with grant funds from the Lewis H. Humphreys Charitable Trust and the Clint Bowyer 79 Fund, along with $6,552 in district funds. The project is expected to be complete in October.