NU school board sets preliminary levy at maximum
NEW ULM — The New Ulm Public School board approved setting the payable 2026 levy at the maximum Thursday. District 88 Business Manager Mathew Moline said it is always recommended to set the preliminary levy certification at the maximum levy. This recommendation comes from the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) because the total needed levy amount is changing daily. “This report might look differently tomorrow,” Moline said. By approving a maximum levy, the board has flexibility in adjustments before the final levy approval during the truth-in-taxation public meeting held ...