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FY27 budget approved with a $12,623 surplus, plus a 2.5% staff retention bonus
What happened
On April 20, 2026 the board approved the FY27 general operating budget. It is based on $10,797,731 in revenue and shows a projected surplus of only $12,623 after higher state health premiums. The board also added a 2.5% retention bonus for all staff to the current-year budget, about $120,700, leaving about $27,000 of that year's surplus.
Why it matters to families
The new budget leaves very little cushion. Staff get a one-time bonus this year.
The evidence
The April 20, 2026 board minutes report "total revenues of $10,797,731" and "a projected surplus of $12,623," with no public comment, and a unanimous vote to approve the FY27 budget. They also record the 2.5% retention bonus costing "approximately $120,700, leaving a surplus of approximately $27,000."
The source
PCA April 2026 Board Meeting minutesSee the full record for Pataula Charter Academy.
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