HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Since 2010, Hutchinson Community College has worked hard to keep the mill levy in place.

That continued Thursday night as the Board of Trustees went over the numbers for 2019.

The mill levy will stay at 22.5 mills, although the college will see extra funds due to increased valuations. The college also approved a $2 increase in tuition and fees for the year. The mill levy has remained the same for the past seven years.

There is also the expectation of a partial restoration of the 4 percent reduction that was implemented by the state the last two fiscal years.

Also last night, the board approved payment of college bills, the academic catalog for the 2018-19 school year, and set meeting dates for the coming year.

The next meeting of the board will be on Thursday, Aug. 9, at 7:00 p.m. in the Shears Technology Center Justice Theater. The public is invited to attend.