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Beecher-Dunbar-Pembine School District

Funding structure, how it compares to peers, and where major projects stand.

How is Beecher-Dunbar-Pembine governed and funded?

2026–27 proposed budget

A five-member elected board oversees the district. The proposed general fund budget includes local property taxes and state sources. Electors and the board have distinct roles in the annual meeting and budget process.

Budget and levy

The October 13 proposal lists $6,539,572 in net all-fund uses, up 15.14% from the prior unaudited year, and a $3,997,018 levy, up 5.90% from $3,774,423. Both are subject to change; October 28 outcomes were not located.

Facilities

The board approved a $359,282 transfer to Fund 46 for deferred maintenance, and later approved weight-room ventilation and roof work. Individual project amounts were not stated.

Student technology

Posted device policy allows non-disruptive use during lunch and passing time, with specific exceptions. AI academic use requires teacher permission.

Current actual spending per pupil and the final budget were not verified.

Where the district stands

2026–27 proposed net all-fund usescontext
$6,539,572.25

Net of interfund transfers; proposed, not final or actual.

2026–27 proposed property tax levycontext
$3,997,018

Subject to change; adoption not verified.

Major projects

Weight-room project

Quotes approved; completion unverified

A construction quote was approved in August; construction was scheduled to begin. In October the board approved ventilation replacement and reported paint ordered. Costs and completion are not established.

Next: Verify final cost and completion in subsequent records.
  1. Construction quote approved
  2. Ventilation replacement approved; paint ordered

Funding

Funding source not specified for these project quotes

Fund 46 transfer is a reserve decision, not proof of the funding for each contract.

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