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2026-27 budget gives staff 2.5% raises as enrollment is projected to dip
What happened
The proposed 2026-27 budget includes a 2.5% pay increase for all staff and was built on a projected enrollment decrease. The district also plans to buy a new wheelchair-accessible bus from reserves, keeping reserves above its target. The budget was approved on the June 8 consent agenda.
Why it matters to families
Pay raises help keep teachers, while a smaller student count can mean less state money.
The evidence
June 8, 2026 minutes: superintendent budget update and consent approval of '26-27 Budget'.
The source
Board minutes, June 8, 2026See the full record for Strasburg School District 31J.
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