District overview
Wheeler Central Public Schools
Funding structure, how it compares to peers, and where major projects stand.
How is Wheeler Central paid for?
Wheeler Central Public Schools serves about 130 students in Bartlett, Wheeler County, with one elementary and one junior/senior high, and shares sports with Chambers. Most money comes from local property taxes plus a state property tax credit; state equalization aid is small ($185,693 in 2024-25). A six-member board elected by ward sets policy; Daniel Kluver is superintendent.
2026-27 budget
General fund $4.86 million; total tax request $4.01 million; total levy about 47.9 cents per $100.
Building borrowing
$2.455 million 7-year lease purchase and $1.97 million 10-year capital fund, approved by the board 5-1 without a public vote.
Construction
BD Construction payments passed $1.5 million between June and September 2026.
Board
President Jessie Swick, VP Drew Kasselder, Treasurer Zach Wright, Secretary Andrew Smith, Dennis Derner, Sydney McKay. Three seats are on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
The board adopts budgets on time, posts minutes and claims monthly, and held back disputed contractor payments until they were explained or inspected.
Where the district stands
Major projects
School building project (BD Construction / Wilkins Architecture)
under construction (fall 2026)Safety, accessibility and building improvements designed by Wilkins Architecture and built by construction manager BD Construction. The total project budget is not stated in the minutes; the amount shown is the money borrowed.
- Up to $2 million limited tax bonds approved
- Up to $3 million lease purchase approved
- Subcontractor bids and budget accepted
- $716,002 contractor payment
Funding
Lease-purchase financing and capital-project (QCPUF) fund, repaid from property taxes
High school roof
completed (final payment March 2026)White Castle Roofing replaced the high school roof; the board withheld payment until inspection.
- $219,118.80 paid
- Final $15,019.40 paid
Funding
General fund transfer to special building fund
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