District projects a $42.1 million gap for 2027–28 and starts longer-term planning

What happened

The October planning framework cites a $42.1 million projected annual deficit for 2027–28. It reports 35,351 K–12 students, excluding charters, down from 40,629 in 2019. It considers staffing, programs, boundaries and facilities; no additional school closures are predetermined.

Why it matters to families

The district must match recurring costs to fewer students and its available funding. Families can weigh in before specific proposals and votes. Westview is scheduled to host a community session on November 18, 2026 at 6 p.m.

The evidence

The October superintendent memorandum cites the September 1 forecast and a 13% enrollment decline. It separates budget work for May–June 2027 from structural decisions planned for December 2027 and possible implementation in fall 2028. The official documents page labels the memorandum October 13, 2026; this is a planning framework, not an adopted list of cuts.

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