HUTCHINSON, Kan. — After a 10-minute public hearing, the Hutchinson school board approved its 2019-2020 budget.

That includes a slight decrease of the mill levy by 0.51 mills. The mill levy for this school year will be 54.372, compared to 54.884 in 2018-19.

Also during Monday’s meeting, the board approved the annual Child and Adult Care Food Program agreements. The updated procurement policy for the district was also approved. The updates match district language with federal requirements, but have no substantive changes for the district.

The board also held executive sessions for negotiations with NEA-Hutchinson and non-elected personnel.