District overview
Benton School District
Funding structure, how it compares to peers, and where major projects stand.
How is the district governed and funded?
The elected school board oversees the Benton district, which receives state aid and local property-tax revenue. In May 2026 the board continued a committee of the whole and set regular meetings for the second Wednesday at 6 p.m.
2026–27 levy proposal
The October 28 special meeting agenda proposed a $1,408,148 tax levy. The collected records do not establish the final board vote.
Full-day 4K
May 13 minutes record approval of full-day 4K for the 2026–27 school year as presented.
Student devices and AI
Current policy texts describe grades 7–12 personal-device rules and teacher permission for academic student AI use; both display a June 2026 revision.
The current actual spending per pupil, final levy vote and certified referendum result were not located.
Where the district stands
October 28 agenda proposal; final adoption not established.
Major projects
Parking lot, roof and HVAC controls
District-reported repairs; independent completion unverifiedIn July 2026 the superintendent reported that parking lot, roof and HVAC control work had been handled using Fund 46 without borrowing. The minutes do not state the project dates or total costs.
- Superintendent reported the work to the board.
Funding
Fund 46 according to the superintendent; total cost not established.
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