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Citrus school leaders warn $3.5 million enrollment shortfall will squeeze 2025–26 budget; board directs thank-you letter on impact fees
Summary
Superintendent and finance staff told the Citrus County School Board that a roughly 1% drop in enrollment equals about $3.5 million in lost revenue from a $320 million budget; the board approved measures to pause hiring, seek efficiencies and sent a letter thanking county commissioners while requesting full impact‑fee restoration.
Superintendent Dr. Hebert told the Citrus County School Board the district faces an enrollment-driven revenue shortfall for 2025–26. “We have a $320,000,000 budget. So because of the loss of students, it's about 1%,” he said, adding “Now that's 3,500,000.0. That's not something to sneeze at.”
The superintendent and finance director described steps already underway to address the gap: a pause on some hiring (distinct from a formal hiring freeze), reviews of duplicate programs and seat/license counts, and targeted…
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