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Board hears deep budget shortfall warning; district budgets for math curriculum while planning large grant investments
Summary
District leaders told the board the budget faces a multi‑million dollar shortfall tied to enrollment declines and rising costs. Staff said they plan to prioritize math curriculum adoption and federal/state grant spending (integrated guidance/SIA/Measure 98) while working to produce two budget scenarios for the board.
District administrators told the Greater Albany Public School Board on April 7 that the upcoming budget cycle faces a structural shortfall driven by lower student counts after recent labor action, rising PERS costs and the end of one-time federal pandemic funds.
Business Manager Jane Noffsiger told board members the district had earlier estimated a roughly $6.1 million deficit; current work by staff suggested that figure may be closer to $5 million. Staff are preparing two budget scenarios to reflect possible state funding levels and will present more detailed recommendations in the coming weeks.
Superintendent Andy (identified in the meeting as superintendent)…
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