The Peoria Unified governing board approved its 2027 fiscal year budget, 3-2, with board members Janelle Bowles and Heather Rooks abstaining.
The division came amid a search warrant executed by the Peoria Police that continues to keep the Peoria Unified administration center cordoned off as police work an investigation related to teachers Haley Beck and Angela Burlaka.
Bowles and Rooks did not go into detail as to their abstentions, stating they were disappointed public comment and board comment were not included as part of the agenda.
