Last month, area schools approved FY 26 budgets, and Heyworth Schools leadership is pleased with the way things are shaping up for them.

Superintendent Dr. Lisa Taylor indicates the budget is in good shape, and a surprise to the budget this year was a private contribution for the ag program.

According to Dr. Taylor, the McLean County one-cent sales tax dollars are going to provide a nice infusion of cash to the budget. She reminds they can do several things with those dollars.

Local property taxes make up the majority of the Heyworth budget. Dr. Taylor indicates those are much steadier and reliable than any other revenue source.

While Heyworth has done a lot with its facilities in recent years, Dr. Taylor explains there are going to be things that will need to be addressed in the next few years.