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Board adopts 2026-27 budget of about $8.8 million, with higher teacher pay
What happened
On June 9 the board adopted the 2026-27 budget and its spending resolution (5-0). Total planned spending is $8,815,533, down from $8,996,563 in the revised 2025-26 budget. In April the board raised starting teacher pay to $41,000.
Why it matters to families
The budget pays for teachers, buses and meals for a district with about 200 students. Spending is slightly lower, while pay steps went up to help keep teachers.
The evidence
June 9 minutes: 'Adopt Proposed School district Budget for FY 26/27' and the appropriation resolution passed. The 2026-27 proposed budget document totals $8,815,532.76; the revised 2025-26 budget totals $8,996,562.85. April 14 minutes: starting pay $41,000 and $100 added to each step and lane; superintendent noted health insurance stays the same plan. A May 6 advisory committee note says health insurance rises about $69,000.
The source
June 9, 2026 board minutesSee the full record for Sangre de Cristo School District Re-22J.
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