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DeWitt district projects nearly $1.7 million shortfall as state budget talks continue
Summary
District finance update: governor and House proposals would raise per-pupil funding but a retirement categorical shortfall and other categorical changes leave the district facing a roughly $1.7 million deficit, structurally about $400,000 for 2025–26.
District staff told the DeWitt Public Schools Board of Education on April 14 that state budget proposals from the governor and the Michigan House would increase foundation funding but leave unresolved categorical and retirement funding that contribute to a local budget gap.
A staff presenter summarized the governor’s February proposal as a $392 per-pupil increase that would put the foundation allowance at $10,000 per pupil and said the House has proposed $417 per pupil. “Back in February, the governor proposed a $392 per pupil foundation allowance, for all districts. That would put us at $10,000 per pupil,” the presenter said.
Despite the increases, district staff…
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