(KAIR)--Following a public hearing Tuesday evening that drew no comment from district patrons, the Board of Education for Atchison County's USD 377 voted to approve the 2017-2018 budget as published.

According to Board Clerk Megan Gracey, the vote was unanimous, 4-0.

The budget calls for a property tax levy increase of 3.7 mills.  

The $10.7 million budget contains an estimated tax rate of 47.454 mills, which is to generate $3 million local taxes.