The USD 445 Board meets last night with the main item on the agenda a public hearing for the budget. Coffeyville Resident Max Williams,who was the only member of the public to speak during the hearing, voiced his concerns.

Assistant Superintendent Michael Speer says one of the reasons for the higher projected budget compared to last year is an increase in state aid.  Speers says the budget is a projection and it gives them the authority to spend the money it doesn't mean they will spend all the money budgeted. The board voted to approve the budget.