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CFC reviews preliminary FY26 budget: $108M revenue plan, heavy capital spending and special‑education cost growth
Summary
Committee examined the district’s preliminary fiscal 2026 budget showing $108 million in budgeted revenues, roughly $62 million for capital projects, planned transfers of about $44 million from operating funds to capital and an estimated $1.6 million increase in special education outplacement costs.
Oak Park–River Forest SD 200’s Community Finance Committee on June 10 received a preliminary review of the district’s fiscal year 2026 budget, in which staff presented a $108 million revenue plan, heavy capital spending for ongoing construction and a projected increase in special‑education costs.
The finance presentation showed $108,000,000 in budgeted revenue for FY26 and roughly $62,000,000 (about 40% of the total budget) earmarked for capital expenditures tied to ongoing projects, including Project 2 and the conclusion of geothermal work. Staff said a portion of capital spending will be paid from remaining debt certificate proceeds and interest; the budget assumes about $28,000,000 of construction expense covered by those proceeds and earned interest, and about $41,000,000 coming from operating‑fund transfers.
Ryan (district finance staff) told the committee the education (operating) fund will transfer just over $22,000,000 to capital in FY26. After projected transfers, the…
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