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2026-27 budget plans $1.68 billion in spending as enrollment falls
What happened
The proposed 2026-27 budget appropriates $1,680,786,946 across all funds, including a $692.2 million General Fund. Traditional enrollment fell from 39,813 in 2024-25 to 38,197 in 2025-26 and is projected at 37,662 for 2026-27. The board voted 5-2 on the budget item on June 16, 2026.
Why it matters to families
Most state school money follows students. Fewer students means less operating money, while big 2024 bond projects are being built with separate capital funds.
The evidence
The proposed budget document lists the appropriation by fund and shows the enrollment history and projection. The June 16 record shows the vote with Directors Mallory and Charrier opposed.
The source
2026-27 APS Proposed Budget (May 12, 2026)See the full record for Aurora Public Schools.
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