Board adopts $33.8 million budget, up 2.69%, using $1.75 million in reserves

What happened

The board voted 6-2 on April 13 to adopt a $33,772,522.86 budget for 2026-27, an increase of $885,720. Special education rises 11% to $8.95 million, while transportation and school administration fall. The budget spends $1.75 million in carry-forward funds to soften tax increases. Voters approved it at the May 26 budget meeting, adding $105,000 to student and staff support, and at the June 9 referendum.

Why it matters to families

Using one-time reserves keeps this year's tax increase lower, but the district says it must avoid ongoing costs it can't sustain once those funds run out.

The evidence

April 13, 2026 minutes list the cost-center totals and the 6-2 vote. The budget booklet describes the carry-forward funds. May 26 public budget meeting minutes record the $105,000 amendment.

The source