Months of discussion culminated in swift passage of Avonworth 2011-12 budget at the school board meeting on Monday.

At that time, the board unanimously approved the final budget in the amount of $22.2 million. In addition, they unanimously approved a resolution maintaining the property tax millage rate for the district at 20 mills.

Board member Patrick Steward attended the meeting by telephone. Members Jeff Schmid, Peter McKay, and Eric Templin were absent.