Mt. Pulaski school district's budget is looking good this year due to a variety of revenue sources.

Fred Lamkey, Superintendent of Mt. Pulaski schools, indicates Mt. Pualski benefits from Personal Property Replacement Tax (PPRT) being up in recent years. He says PPRT makes up around ten percent of the budget.

Mr. Lamkey notes with higher PPRT funds prevent the school district from needing to raise its tax levy. That in term helps local taxpayers.

Lamkey says Mt. Pulaski is using COVID money to help set their students up for success in the future. Examples include updating the security systems at their buildings and the change from iPads to Chromebooks.

The one-cent sales tax in Logan County also helps to fund building improvements and build their reserves. Lamkey notes the tax on online sales has increased the amount brought in.

Mr. Lamkey is thankful for the wind farm revenues the school district receives. He indicates the revenue received allows them to make annual improvements to their buildings. 

Lamkey says the plan for this fiscal year is to update science labs at the high school and renovations at the elementary school.