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2026-27 budget: $14.6 million in spending, reserves grow

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Excerpt from Catahoula Parish Schools - 2026-2027 BUDGET for 2026-27 budget: $14.6 million in spending,…
Official source excerpt: Catahoula Parish Schools - 2026-2027 BUDGET; editorial caption by Our School Board · source-evidence

What happened

The 2026-27 budget plans $14.58 million in spending and $15.05 million in revenue across all funds, a $475,620 surplus. The ending fund balance is projected to rise to $2.60 million from $1.78 million.

Why it matters to families

The district plans to save money this year even while cutting some jobs. About $3 million comes from federal funds, which can change.

The evidence

Summary of Budget Proposal, all budgeted funds, fiscal year 2026-27 (adopted September 1, 2026).

The source

2026-27 budget summary

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