Belleview Public Schools proposes $150.8 million budget, says property tax request holds levy steady

Susan Brooks, director of fiscal affairs for Belleview Public Schools, presented the district's proposed 2026–27 budget and property tax request at a Sarpy County joint hearing on Sept. 23.

Brooks said the district's combined general- and bond-fund budget totals $150,757,814 and represents "a 5.36% increase from the 202526 total across both funds." She told the audience that expected funding relies primarily on state aid and property tax receipts — "about 76% of our total funding" — and that state aid for the district is projected to increase this year.

Brooks said the district's proposed property tax request is roughly $63.28 million across the general and bond funds and noted that the district's proposed levy "is the same as the prior year levy." She outlined budget-specific changes, including a 5.4% increase in the general fund (about $2.6 million) and a roughly 4% increase in the bond fund (about $258,619).

The district encouraged taxpayers with questions to contact district offices for more detail on line items and staffing levels.

The presentation ran during the hearing's first half; the public comment period followed after a 10-minute intermission.