The USD 446-Independence Board of Education will meet tonight and hold public hearings to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate and to approve the 2027 budget.

The Public hearings will begin before the regular school board meeting with the RNR hearing scheduled to begin at 5:40 and the budget hearing at 5:50. Approval of the budget is expected to occur during the regular meeting, along with the approval 22 individuals for staff positions, including Kids Crew Staff and classroom paras. Board members will also discuss the purchase of a new smartboard for classroom use.

Tonight’s USD 446 School Board regular meeting begins at 6pm in the library at Independence High School. The public is invited attend.