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Central Consolidated board adopts FY25–26 operating budget, sets $15 million capital reserve and approves bond question submission
Summary
The Central Consolidated Schools Board approved the district's FY25'26 operating budget, set aside $15 million for capital projects and voted to submit a $20 million general obligation bond question to the November ballot. Votes were unanimous among present members.
The Central Consolidated Schools Board of Education approved the district's fiscal year 2025'26 operating budget and set aside $15,000,000 for capital projects, and voted to submit a $20 million general obligation bond question for the November 2025 ballot, the board said at its meeting.
Board approval gives district leaders authority to finalize spending plans and to ask voters in November to approve long-term borrowing for school buildings, technology and other capital needs. The board also moved to file the formal resolution with the county clerk as required under state election law.
Finance and district leaders presented the proposed budget as largely consistent with the previous year's plan while noting several adjustments, including a $15 million capital outlay allocation funded from carryover and impact-aid balances. The presentation emphasized that some federal and state funds have declined and that the district is taking a conservative approach to recurring operating commitments. Officials said part of the capital set-aside will support facilities work and strengthen the district's position when seeking state capital matching funds.
The board's action included a separate but related vote authorizing staff to file a resolution proposing a general obligation school bond question up to $20,000,000 with the county clerk; the resolution language references the Election Code requirement to file no later than Aug. 26, 2025. District staff said if voters approve the bond the proceeds would be used for building, remodeling and furnishing school facilities (the resolution also lists teacher housing, computer hardware and software for students and matching funds for the public school capital outlay program).
Board members asked for continued review of spending, including a request for clearer breakdowns showing how impact-aid and other funding streams support school-level instruction. Finance staff said they will provide more granular reports and continue work to reconcile past ledger items and carryovers.
Votes: The budget and related motions passed on roll call. Board member Montoya voted yes; Board member Aspis voted yes; Secretary Soe voted yes; Vice President Wells voted yes; the board president voted yes.
What's next: The board authorized staff to submit the bond-resolution paperwork to the county clerk and said it will continue work on the capital plan, reconciliation of prior-year accounts and further budget detail for schools.
