Exira-EHK School Board sets Property Tax and FY27 Budget hearing dates/times

News

February 12th, 2026 by Ric Hanson

(Elk Horn, IA) – The Exira-EHK School Board, in a regular monthly session, Wednesday evening, set the dates and times for Public Hearings on the Property Tax Notice and FY27 Budget. According to the meeting minutes, the latter will take place at 6-p.m. on April 14th, followed by the Board’s regular meeting. The Property Tax Hearing was scheduled for 6:30-p.m. on March 24th, with the regular meeting to follow.

In other business, the Exira-EHK School Board approved:

  • The FY27 School Calendar, as presented.
  • Participation in the Storm Protection Fund for FY27.
  • The 1st Reading of Policy Primer, Vol. 34 #2, and they reviewed the 400-through 403 Policies, followed by a waiving of the 2nd Reading.

Personnel matters included the hiring of:

  • Courtney Peppers – JH Girls Track
  • Kevin Brown – Head Track (Boys/Girls)
  • Trey Petersen & Tyler Petersen – Co-Head Baseball Coaches
  • Tom Petersen – Head Golf Coach (Boys/Girls).

Since a JV Boys Track fire was not available in time for the meeting, Wednesday, the matter was tabled until their meeting in March. The Exira-EHK School Board approved the Resignation of Kevin Petty – Elementary Custodian.