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Orange County Schools outlines conservative FY26 budget, cites $205,000 local shortfall and state funding uncertainty
Summary
Finance staff told the Board of Education the district is planning conservatively for fiscal 2026 after ESSER federal carryover ended, enrollment declined and local funding left a $205,000 gap; final budget expected for board approval Aug. 18.
Orange County Schools finance staff presented a draft fiscal-year-2026 operating and capital budget on June 23, saying the district faces a $205,000 shortfall in local funding and uncertainty about the state budget.
The presentation to the Orange County Board of Education detailed knowns and unknowns for FY26 and explained that the district is preparing for a range of scenarios, including flat or reduced state funding. “We do know in our local budget right now that we do have a $205,000 shortfall,” Ms. Rath said during the work session.
The nut graf: The district is planning conservatively as one-time federal ESSER carryover ended, student enrollment fell and benefits and other operating…
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