Budget counts on $123,000 in fundraising not yet raised, and enrollment is under plan

What happened

The 2026-27 budget includes about $133,000 of 'aspirational' income from grants, events and donations that was not secured when the board approved it. By September about $123,000 was still unsecured. Enrollment was 129, three students under the three-year plan, which leaders said leaves the school about $30,000 short.

Why it matters to families

Last year only about 60% of this kind of unsecured income came in. As a charter school, the school cannot raise local taxes, so shortfalls have to come out of programs, staff or savings.

The evidence

May 20, 2026 minutes describe the budget gap and how much of last year's came in. August 12 minutes give the $133,000 figure. September 23 minutes give $123,000 unsecured, enrollment of 129 and the $30,000 shortfall.

The source