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District finance director outlines FY26 budget outlook: property-tax growth, federal funding declines and staffing costs are central
Summary
District staff presented FY26 budget information: property-tax revenue is expected to rise, federal aid is shrinking as a share of total revenue, transportation and other reimbursements are being prorated, and salaries and benefits remain the largest expenditure.
District staff presented FY26 budget information to the Board of Education as an informational report; the board did not adopt a budget at the meeting. Amir (staff) told members the district is preparing a tentative budget for approval on Aug. 5 to begin the required 30-day public-inspection period, with a public hearing and final adoption planned for the Sept. 16 meeting.
Amir said the district currently expects higher local property-tax revenue — budgeting roughly 15% more than the prior year — while federal funds have decreased as a share of total revenue from about 10% to roughly 6%. He attributed the local increase to higher assessed values and new construction. Staff cautioned that some federal programs remain uncertain and may be reduced or not…
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