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District presents budget outlook and staffing priorities; board weighs moving one‑time pay into ongoing cost‑of‑living increases
Summary
At the April 9 work session administrators presented preliminary FY26 revenue and cost estimates, saying estimated new growth of about $726,692 will not fully cover combined baseline increases plus technology and school‑safety costs without drawing on fund balance.
Note: The following article presents the budget discussion and staffing priorities the board reviewed in the April 9 work session. It summarizes administrators’ estimates and board questions; it does not record a formal budget adoption vote.
District finance staff reviewed preliminary FY26 projections and staffing openings during the April 9 work session and asked the trustees for guidance about priorities. Staff said FY26 growth in district revenue (largely from property-tax growth) is estimated at roughly $726,692. The presentation listed a set of anticipated baseline costs including salary lane/step movement and a cost-of-living adjustment, a large increase in medical insurance, technology-contract increases and the ongoing cost to continue a school resource officer.
Numbers presented (preliminary) - Estimated new funding (FY26): $726,692. - Combined baseline cost (salary lane/step movement + 1%…
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