HPC board approves its 2026-27 budget

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Admin shares update on school’s crisis response

High Plains Community Schools
High Plains Community Schools

The High Plains Community School Board approved its 2026-27 budget Monday morning without outside input during its regular meeting. HPC Supt. Jason Brown reported there were no changes to the proposed budget from what was finalized during its Aug. 26 special meeting. The total property valuation rose 4 percent this year, an increase from $1.13 billion to $1.17 billion.  The tax levy drops sli…