Mt. Pulaski Schools are focusing on its facilities thanks to the extra revenue the district is receiving in recent years. 

On the WHOW Morning Show Wednesday, Superintendent Fred Lamkey told Regional Radio the district has an excess of dollars thanks to the one-cent sales tax in Logan County as well as wind development in southeast Logan County.

According to Lamkey, the wind farm has allowed the district to rely less on the taxpayer. This has meant they have more flexibility with the dollars they receive.

Thanks to the excess of dollars coming in, the district has been able to address its facilities, evidenced by the recent multi-million dollar renovation of the high school. Lamkey says they are getting to a point they can focus on smaller things to make its buildings better.

With money from the one-cent sales tax flowing in and the EAV increases thanks to the wind farms, Lamkey says the district is yearly evaluating its facilities plan.

Lamkey recognizes the value of wind farms is not going to be at their current levels forever. He notes while they are aware of that, they understand there is still development happening within the district so it is something they will likely not have to worry about for a while. That doesn't mean they aren't living within their means. 

Lamkey points out they still have things they want to do to address facilities and learning before they start to take on the extras that many districts in central Illinois are starting to build with the extra money from these revenues.