Littleton authorizes FY27 fuel contract as costs rise about $130,000

What happened

The board authorized the business administrator to sign a FY27 fuel contract at the best available price. The district said fuel was $5.08 per gallon, up from $2.64 last year, adding about $130,000 to costs compared with the prior year.

Why it matters to families

The fuel-cost increase adds a substantial expense during a budget cycle already facing a reported $415,767 FY27 revenue shortfall, leaving less room for other district spending.

The evidence

Approved Sept. 21, 2026 minutes state that fuel was $5.08 per gallon versus $2.64 a gallon the prior year, representing about a $130,000 increase, and record a 3–0 motion authorizing the Business Administrator to sign a FY27 fuel contract based on the best pricing available.

The source