Greeley School District No. 6 previews 2026 proposed budget as state formula phase‑in adds modest funding

Summary

District staff presented a proposed 2026 general fund budget showing about $331 million in revenue, a projected funded pupil count of roughly 22,004.37, a roughly $7 million operating gap and targeted one‑time reserve purchases; presenters warned federal funding and Medicaid cuts could affect local services.

Greeley School District No. 6 in the county of Weld presented its proposed 2026 general fund budget during a June 9 work session, projecting roughly $331,000,000 in general fund revenue, a funded pupil count of about 22,004.37 and a per‑pupil funding estimate of $11,007.33.

The budget presentation by Miss Sponsler explained that the state’s phased implementation of the new School Finance Act increased base per‑pupil funding by the inflation rate (2.3%) this year and that the legislature applied a 15% phase‑in of the difference between the old and new formulas for the first year. Sponsler said full implementation over seven years would mean roughly $20,000,000 more to the district when complete.

Miss Sponsler said the district projects its general fund will be about $331 million next year, with state equalization (the School Finance Act) accounting for the largest share of that revenue. She told the board that 84% of general fund spending goes to salaries and benefits and that instructional and school supports are the largest expense categories. “So this is a good number to…

Greeley School District No. 6 previews 2026 proposed budget as state formula phase‑in adds modest funding

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