The Summerland School District will operate on a $13,331,200 budget in 2021-22.

Board members approved the proposed budget and tax levy request during Monday's regular board meeting, the first held at the new school facility.

During the budget hearing, held prior to the regular meeting, Superintendent Kyle Finkle said land valuations remained steady, except in Holt County, which saw a 9.24% decrease.

"The proposed budget is to decrease general asking from 65 cents and change to 55 cents and change this year," Finke said.

Combined with a 17-cent bond request, "roughly 72 cents to cover all expe...