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2026-27 budget spends $2.8 million more than it takes in
What happened
On June 22, 2026, the board adopted a budget with about $79.5 million in general fund revenue and $82.3 million in spending. Revenue is down about $2 million and spending up about $2.7 million from last year. The district expects to end June 2027 with $12.95 million in savings, 16.29% of revenue.
Why it matters to families
The district is using savings to keep and expand programs. The state budget was not final, so the numbers may change.
The evidence
CFO Adrienne Barna's budget hearing presentation in the June 22, 2026 minutes.
The source
Board minutes, June 22, 2026See the full record for Grand Ledge Public Schools.
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