(Griswold, Iowa) – Following separate public hearings Monday night, the Griswold School approved the proposed FY26 Budget and 2025-26 District Calendar. Superintendent Dave Henrichs told KJAN the budget includes a reduction in the tax levy from the current $12.78/$1,000 of assessed valuation to $12.72/$1,000, or six-cents less than the 24-25 levy. Another method of reducing the tax burden for district patrons, is with regard to the district’s bond.

Superintendent Henrichs said the 2025-26 District Calendar is essentially unchanged from the current year.

The Griswold School Board approved some personnel matters during their meeting Monday evening.

The Board approved Registration Fees for 2025-26, which is unchanged at $30. They also approved a Transportation Director Sharing Agreement with the Atlantic School District, a School Business Official (SBO) Sharing Agreement with the Riverside School District, and a two-year Superintendent Sharing agreement with the Lenox School District. In other business, the Board approved a Volleyball Net system purchase.

The Board approved the Master Contracts for the coming school year.

Henrichs said as far as staff for the coming school year is concerned, they’re in pretty good shape.

He says they feel good where they are right now with the staffing situation.