School district leaders used a recent board meeting to outline budget-planning steps and highlight state-level funding uncertainty expected to shape next year’s decisions.Superintendent Dr.Mark Bullimore provided board members with a district and legislative update, outlining current budget considerations, state-level education proposals and long-term planning efforts affecting Excelsior Springs schools.Bullimore explained the report was intended to give board members a clearer picture of financial conditions at both the local and state levels as the district prepares for upcoming budget development. He noted the district is monitoring several proposals currently being discussed at the state level, including measures affecting property taxes, school funding formulas and education policy, explaining those decisions could influence local budgeting and long-term planning.Bullimore also provided a financial overview, explaining local tax co...