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Preliminary 2025–26 district budget projects $1.9 million deficit; board hears risks from special education aid and paid family medical leave
Summary
Director of Business Services Chris Blackburn presented the 2025–26 preliminary general fund budget to the South Washington County Schools Board, outlining a projected $1.9 million shortfall, fund‑balance decline, enrollment risks and statutory changes that could affect future aid and costs.
Chris Blackburn, Director of Business Services, presented the South Washington County Schools preliminary 2025–26 general fund budget at the June 12 meeting and told the board the district projects a $1.9 million deficit on a $350.6 million preliminary general fund budget.
Blackburn reviewed revenue drivers: the district is about 70% state‑aid driven, supplemented by local levies (property taxes) and small federal shares (about 1.5%). He said state basic formula increases and modest projected enrollment growth are included in estimates; the district models salaries and benefits at the individual level because roughly 78% of expenditures are personnel costs.
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