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Sartell‑St. Stephen board approves preliminary 2025‑26 budget, projects $6.9M unassigned fund balance
Summary
The Sartell‑St. Stephen School Board approved a preliminary budget for fiscal 2025‑26 that projects an unassigned fund balance of just over $6.9 million (about 12%); board and staff highlighted enrollment shifts, one‑time revenue losses and legislative changes that shaped the plan.
The Sartell‑St. Stephen School Board voted to approve the district'025'026 preliminary budget at its June regular meeting, preserving a projected unassigned fund balance of just over $6.9 million (about 12% of expenditures) while planning for a modest drawdown in reserves.
The approved budget, presented by district finance director Joe Parker, reflects enrollment and formula changes that together produce both new revenue and several one‑time funding reductions. Parker told the board, “we are projecting a ... fund balance as of 06/30/2026 of just over $6,900,000 or 12%.”
Board members said the preliminary plan sets staffing and program priorities while acknowledging near‑term pressures. The motion to approve the budget was made by Vice…
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