School Board Slated to Approve 2011-12 Budget for District 196

District 196's school board is slated to vote on the district's 2011-2012 budget at its 6 p.m. Monday meeting, held at in Apple Valley.

The expenditures for all funds total almost $348 million. That includes building construction, food service, debt service and a few other smaller funds, and the general fund, which at almost $297 million represents 85 percent of the district's expenses.

About 83 percent of the district's general fund expenses are for salaries and benefits.

General fund revenue for 2011-12, the budget shows, is a little more than $292 million, 73 percent of which comes from state aid. 

Look for more about the budget on Apple Valley Patch after Monday's meeting.

Also on the board agenda is consideration of:

• a bargaining agreement with school bus drivers, crossing guards and chaperones

• adding an extra staff development day on March 9

• refunding bonds originally issued in 1995 to build

See the complete meeting agenda here.