Board adopts budget about $745,000 in the red

What happened

The 2026-27 budget adopted June 22, 2026 plans $8.45 million in revenue and about $9.19 million in spending, a $744,830 shortfall. Last year's budget had a $22,707 surplus.

Why it matters to families

The district will dip into savings. Staff said enrollment is falling and payroll is 73% of costs, so more staff cuts may be needed.

The evidence

The posted 2026-27 adopted budget form lists the revenue and a 'Difference in Revenue/Expenditures ($744,830)'. In the June 22 recording, the business manager called it a deficit budget of about $711,830 and said the fund balance stays above three months of costs.

The source