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Board approves 2025–26 final budget showing roughly $18.5 million surplus; 10-day count down 371 students
Summary
The Joliet Township High School Board approved the district's 2025–26 final budget, which staff presented as showing a surplus of about $18.5 million; staff also reported a 10-day enrollment count showing a net loss of 371 students compared with last year and noted that state funding (Evidence-Based Funding) will decline with enrollment.
The Joliet Township High School Board of Education approved the district’s 2025–26 final budget, which staff presented as showing a surplus of approximately $18,500,000. Staff said approving the final budget sets the framework for the levy process later in the year. During superintendent reports, staff also presented the district’s annual 10-day enrollment count; the memo in the board packet showed a net loss of 371 students districtwide compared with the prior year. Staff noted that Evidence-Based Funding (EBF) allocations from the state will decrease proportionally as enrollment declines. Board members asked about the projection and were told the current enrollment loss is in line with the district’s five-year projection; staff said January projections will reflect updated numbers for planning. The board approved the final budget by roll call; no amendments to the presented figures were made at the meeting.
