The Bellwood-Antis School Board has unanimously approved a proposed 2026-27 budget that marks the district’s first balanced ledger in over a decade, utilizing a 2.99% tax increase to address rising costs. The $22.9 million spending plan, which includes a slight $61 surplus, relies on a $55 increase per taxable parcel, with personnel salaries and benefits comprising roughly 71% of the total budget. The final budget, will undergo a final vote on June 9th, and is currently open for public review.