Committee authorizes up to $500,000 in reserve access for FY26

What happened

The Committee authorized up to $300,000 from the Special Education Reserve and $200,000 from Capital Stabilization if needed to balance FY26.

Why it matters to families

The precautionary authorization could substantially reduce reserves to cover special-education, utility, and maintenance pressures, although the minutes do not establish final withdrawals.

The evidence

May 6 approved minutes state each ceiling, current fund balance, intended use, replenishment plan, and unanimous vote.

The source