Centennial Public School Budget & Tax Request Update
We want to keep our community informed about our 2025-2026 school year budget and tax request. Thoroughly explaining the budget would take a significant amount of time, so here is a quick summary of key points:
General Fund Budget: Our general fund expenses will increase by just 1.6% this year. This modest increase is primarily due to higher staff costs and rising prices for materials and services.
Tax Asking: Even with this slight budget increase, our total tax request across all funds will decrease slightly for the 2025-2026 school year. Thanks to careful financial planning by the School Board, we’ve reached a stable financial position and can avoid a tax increase this year.
Reserves: Over the past few years, we’ve been rebuilding our reserves, as advised by the Nebraska Department of Education and our auditor, to ensure financial stability. Those efforts have paid off, and we’re now in a strong position moving forward.
Special Building Fund: You may notice an increase in our operating budget on paper. This is due to bond funds being deposited into the special building fund this year, which will hold these dollars while our school building project is completed.
We’re committed to responsible financial stewardship while continuing to provide high-quality education and opportunities for our students.
If you have any questions about the budget, please contact the district office at 402-534-2321.
We want to keep our community informed about our 2025-2026 school year budget and tax request. Thoroughly explaining the budget would take a significant amount of time, so here is a quick summary of key points:
General Fund Budget: Our general fund expenses will increase by just 1.6% this year. This modest increase is primarily due to higher staff costs and rising prices for materials and services.
Tax Asking: Even with this slight budget increase, our total tax request across all funds will decrease slightly for the 2025-2026 school year. Thanks to careful financial planning by the School Board, we’ve reached a stable financial position and can avoid a tax increase this year.
Reserves: Over the past few years, we’ve been rebuilding our reserves, as advised by the Nebraska Department of Education and our auditor, to ensure financial stability. Those efforts have paid off, and we’re now in a strong position moving forward.
Special Building Fund: You may notice an increase in our operating budget on paper. This is due to bond funds being deposited into the special building fund this year, which will hold these dollars while our school building project is completed.
We’re committed to responsible financial stewardship while continuing to provide high-quality education and opportunities for our students.
If you have any questions about the budget, please contact the district office at 402-534-2321.
Way to go Broncos!
Bronco softball gets the win over St. Paul! Way to go broncos!
If you missed the Bronson Images button order for your high schooler, here is another chance to get a button! If you ordered from Bronson, do not order here.
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Congratulations to Queen Hannah Luebbe and King Cooper Stelling!!!
Please take a look at this letter that explains a drill that we will be conducting on 9/19/25. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xDGNDWKY7kIUJl05YR9EzV2jQ_NGiHfnTqcRPwrPDTo/edit?usp=sharing
Bronco Softball goes 2-1 on the day at the Fairbury Tournament! Great day broncos! Keep it up! Go Big Blue!
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Help raise funds for the class of 2027!
Congratulations to Cross Country!
Saturday's Fairbury Softball Tournament Bracket. Please note the 9:00 am start time.
Broncos Volleyball fought hard in tonight's game against Central City. Keep working hard ladies! Go Broncos!
Bronco Softball takes the win in extra innings tonight! Great game ladies! Keep it rolling! Go Broncos!
Congressman Mike Flood visited Mr. Hedke's American History class.
Activity Update:
Due to forecasted weather, the softball tournament in Seward today has been canceled. Have a great weekend. Go Broncos!
Junior High photos will be taken in the next week, below is the form to pre-order buttons. We will begin making them as soon as we have edited photos and received payment. Thank you!
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Please follow the link to access a letter about an outside speaker coming to talk to our 5th-12th grade students about Digital Safety. Please contact your student's principal if you have any questions or would like to opt your student out of this assembly. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D9g4JTiYfnw5IXzV4ikB__dtUa34Tdx7LetGrsweJLU/edit?usp=sharing
Bronco Volleyball Fans here is new rule change in high school volleyball this year! First home game is tomorrow! Go Broncos!
Homecoming hallway decorating and Booster Club Bonfire! Please note that the date on the prior post was incorrect.
Homecoming dress up days for Elementary/Middle School/High School - Next Week!
