Falling enrollment cuts expected state aid by $700,000

What happened

In the March 11, 2026 budget update the district said October student counts came in lower than expected, which lowers its state aid estimate by $700,000. It said enrollment had been steady or growing and that counts have kept slipping since. The district has also cut more than 100 staff positions over five years because of costs and declining enrollment.

Why it matters to families

State aid pays about 40% of the budget, and it follows student counts. Smaller enrollment can lead to fewer teachers and tighter budgets.

The evidence

The March 11, 2026 Budget Development #2 slides state the $700,000 impact; the February 11, 2026 slides state the staff reduction. Reserves are $26.97 million, down 46% from $50.3 million in 2018.

The source