The Operations Fund represents approximately 23% of the school corporation budget.

Revenues to the Operations Fund come from:

• Property Taxes

• Local Income Taxes (LIT)

• License Excise, Vehicle Excise, and Financial Institutions Taxes

• Latch Key Program (Students After School - SAS) Enrollments

• Secured Schools Safety Grant (SRO Grant)

• Rental and Miscellaneous Fees and Reimbursements

• Education Fund transfer

** Property tax collections in the Operations Fund are where Property Tax Circuit Breaker Credits are applied (approximately $ 700,000 in 2025). These are funds property tax payers do not pay due to property tax caps.

Expenditures from the Operations Fund go to:

Expenditures from the Operations Fund go toward expenses not directly involved in classroom instruction.

• SAS, Custodial, Maintenance, Bus Driver, School Board, Central Office Salary and Benefits

• Building Maintenance/Repair Expenses

• Transportation Related Expenses

• Utilities

• Insurance Expenses

• Legal Expenses

• Corporation Supplies/Miscellaneous Costs