We got a first look at the 2025 budget for Perry Township Schools at a school board meeting Monday night. One focus of the financial plan is safety and security. The proposed budget covers everything from increasing teacher salaries to a bus replacement plan. Superintendent Patrick Spray said district leaders are utilizing their education and operations funds to improve safety in their schools. The district has their own police department with a dozen officers. After the meeting, 13News asked Spray about the safety budget. He said they are making sure their tools allow people to report incidents and concerns efficiently.  MORE: https://www.wthr.com/article/news/education/board-considers-2025-budget-for-perry-township-schools-safety-bus-replacement-salaries/531-775d0048-567c-4b93-8a8b-d83776a36a31