2026-27 budget is about $500,000 smaller, with no staff raises yet

What happened

On August 31, 2026, the board approved a 2026-27 budget about $500,000 smaller than the year before. About half of the cut is because last year's bond payoff costs are gone. About $200,000 is general cuts. The budget does not include staff salary increases.

Why it matters to families

A smaller budget and no planned raises can affect staff pay and keeping teachers. Leaders said the budget will change if enrollment changes.

The evidence

The August 31, 2026 special meeting minutes give the roughly $500,000 reduction, its causes and the enrollment basis (about 495 students). The August 25, 2026 minutes say salary increases were not in the budget.

The source