(KNZA)--The Board of Education for the Atchison County Schools USD 377 has approved a resolution aimed at helping fund replacement of the district’s track facility.

During the board’s May 13th meeting, members approved seeking an additional two mills of Capital Outlay authority for a 10-year period. If approved through the required process, the district’s total Capital Outlay levy would increase to eight mills.

School officials say the current track has become a safety concern and needs replacement. To make the project financially feasible, the district plans to utilize a lease-purchase agreement, requiring the additional Capital Outlay authority.

In other business, the board discussed the upcoming sunset of the sales tax used to build the district sports complex. The tax is scheduled to expire at the end of this year, with the final bond payment made last month. Once the tax sunsets, USD 377 is expected to receive 20 percent of the remaining balance. No action was taken during the discussion.

The board also approved continued funding for the Parents as Teachers program for the 2026-27 school year. The district will continue contracting for two units of service, enough to serve up to 16 families. The cost for next year’s services will be just over 15-thousand dollars.