(KMZA)--The Nemaha Central Board of Education is proposing a 2019-20 budget that calls for net expenditures of $10.5 million and a nearly one mill tax levy decrease.

Superintendent Darrel Kohlman said the Board approved the budget for publication during a special meeting July 24.

It contains a total estimated tax rate of 41.053 mills, which is generate nearly $3.6 million in revenue.

Since the 2015-16 school year, Kohlman said the district has maintain a levy around 41 mills.

The Board will consider adoption of the budget following a public hearing at their August 12 meeting.