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Plainfield District 202 adopts FY2026 budget after state funding drop
Summary
The Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 Board of Education approved the district's FY2026 budget after administrators said an Illinois funding-model change reduced state revenue and produced a targeted deficit; the district remains within its fund-balance policy.
The Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 Board of Education on Aug. 27 approved the district's fiscal year 2026 budget after administrators said the state’s change to the evidence‑based funding model shifted the district from a "tier 1" to a "tier 2" designation and reduced state aid.
District presenter Dr. Wood said the change to the consumer wage index in the state formula resulted in a $6,700,000 reduction in state funding for the district. Dr. Wood said that change, together with federal grant adjustments and higher insurance costs, produced what the district characterized as a targeted deficit tied to strategic priorities such as market…
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