School district to seek lower tax rate, budget

In a special meeting Monday evening, the Perryton School Board decided on lower proposed tax rates, around 13 cents total, and a proposed budget for 2022-23.

Chief Financial Officer Britney Meraz went over the proposed budget with the board, which includes local, state and federal funding.

Average daily attendance is a driving factor for state funds, and Meraz said she used a 1,900 ADA number, based…