School boards in Miami County indicate they are surpassing the revenue neutral rate in their budgets for next year. Paola USD 368’s 2025-2026 budget includes a reduction in the tax rate beyond the revenue neutral rate. Much of the decrease can be attributed to the school district recently paying off its bond debt. Osawatomie USD 367’s proposed mill levy for the 2025-2026 budget is lower than the current mill levy but higher than the revenue neutral rate. Louisburg USD 416’s proposed mill levy for the 2025-2026 budget is the same as the 2024-2025 school year. But, an increase in assessed valuation and lower student enrollment, the district is projected to lose over $300,000 in state aid. Spring Hill USD 230 is still finalizing its budget information and notices, but is expected to exceed the revenue neutral rate even though the mill levy will likely be slightly lower than last year.
