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Washington County School District holds public hearing on 2025–26 budget; finance chief outlines revenues, debt and concerns
Summary
At a May 12 hearing, the district presented a proposed 2025–26 budget and reviewed the 2024–25 final figures. Business administrator Bill(s) presented revenue sources, a $380 million Fund 10 projection, $151 million in outstanding debt and program-level concerns about federal funding and food-service mandates. No members of the public spoke.
The Washington County School District Board of Education held a public hearing May 12 to receive input on the district's proposed 2025'26 budget and the final 2024'25 figures. Bill(s), the district's business administrator, presented the budget, outlining major revenue sources, capital projects and program risks.
"Alright. So, it's budget hearing time again," Bill(s) said as he opened his presentation. He told the board that roughly 60% of the district's revenue comes from the state, about 30% from local property taxes and roughly 5% from the federal government; he identified Fund 10 as the district's primary operating fund and estimated a Fund 10 budget next year of about $380,000,000.
Bill(s) said the district was holding an eye on three federal funding streams that make a significant difference to operations: Title I, special education funding and federal…
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