New budget spends $1.9 million more than it takes in

What happened

The FY2027 budget plans $16.6 million in general fund spending but only $14.7 million in revenue. The district would use $1.9 million of savings, cutting its savings from $6.45 million to $4.52 million.

Why it matters to families

Savings help a district handle surprises. Spending about 30% of them in one year means less cushion later, unless income grows or costs shrink.

The evidence

The FY2027 Approved Budget (all funds, July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027) shows general fund revenue of $14,668,060, spending of $16,596,243, a shortfall of $1,928,183, and fund equity falling from $6,448,864 to $4,520,681. The June 22, 2026 agenda listed approval of the FY27 budget.

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