(KNZA)--The Prairie Hills USD 113 Board of Education has approved a new capital outlay resolution as they consider proposed facility improvements.

Superintendent Todd Evans said Board approved a resolution at their March 9 meeting to allow a levy of up to 7 mills for a period not to exceed 6 years.

The resolution was approved on a 4-1 vote, with Board member Jim Scoby casting the lone dissenting vote.

The current resolution give the Board the authority to levy up to 6 mills for a period not to exceed 5 years.

The resolution must be published twice and is subject to a protest petition.

The Board is considering proposed improvements at the Axtell, Sabetha Elementary and Wetmore schools.

The Board discussed the procedure for hiring an architect for the proposed  improvements, the cost parameters to be provided and how to prioritize the projects.

Evans said the Board approved holding a special meeting on Tuesday, March 31 at 6:00 in the evening to interview architects.

Meanwhile, the Board held a special meeting Friday to tour the Axtell, Sabetha Elementary and Wetmore schools in order to acquire additional information about the improvements needed for each building.