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Liberty Elementary board debates FY26 budget priorities including nurses, DreamBox and step increases
Summary
Board members and staff debated proposed FY26 budget reductions and priorities, including whether to keep DreamBox math software, fund licensed practical nurse (LPN) positions, and provide step increases for support staff. Members asked staff for clearer campus-level cost breakdowns and more stakeholder input before final decisions.
Liberty Elementary School District board members spent substantial time April 21 discussing fiscal year 2026 budget priorities and possible reductions, after staff presented an updated list of items for reconsideration.
The district presenter outlined items previously flagged for reduction and new items for board review, noting changes since the March 24 meeting. Key discussion points included DreamBox Learning (a supplemental math program), Explore Learning/Gizmos (science/math resources), step increases for support staff, and funding for licensed practical nurses (LPNs) at specific campuses.
Board Member Schmidt said the district had previously set 2.5…
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