Business

Matt Morford
Chief Financial Officer
mmorford@usd266.com
316-722-0614

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Business Department

905 W. Academy Ave., Maize, KS 67101
Phone: 316-722-0614

Our department is dedicated to managing the financial resources and supporting the business operations that help make Maize USD 266 a great place for students to learn.

Whether you're a parent, staff member, or community partner, our goal is to ensure transparency, efficiency, and excellence in everything we handle. From budgeting and financial planning to day-to-day transactions, we’re here to provide support and answer any questions you might have.

Feel free to explore our resources, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you need assistance. We’re here to help and look forward to working together to support the success of our students and staff!

Requests for Proposals/Bids

Maize South High School Band Equipment (closing date 11 a.m. Feb. 3)

Maize High School Band Equipment (closing date 11 a.m. Feb. 3)

Vendors wanting to be considered for USD 266 Requests for Proposals/bid opportunities must annually fill out the Vendor Information Form.

Vendor Request Form

School Budget Timeline

Legislation was enacted this year that changed the publishing requirements for districts if they intended to exceed the revenue neutral rate (RNR). If the district is not exceeding the revenue neutral rate then the old timeline still applies.

If not exceeding the revenue neutral rate:

The School District budget should be prepared on or before August 1 of each year.
There must be at least 10 days notice for the time and place of the budget hearing in the newspaper and includes the proposed budget amounts.
The budget must be certified to the county clerk by August 25.

If exceeding the revenue neutral rate:

Notify County Clerk of intent levy above RNR, providing proposed tax rate and RNR hearing information (date, time, location)
Hold RNR hearing prior to or in conjunction with budget hearing between August 20th – September 20th.
Publication of hearing must be done 10 days prior to RNR hearing
Publish in newspaper and website (if website is maintained)
Publication of hearing must be done 10 days prior to budget hearing
Governing body passes a resolution to exceed RNR and formally adopts the budget between August 20 – October 1.
Governing body certifies the budget to the County Clerk Timeline between August 30 – October 1.