CCSD board approves $9.2 billion tentative budget for fiscal year 2026; trustees praised clearer presentation
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Summary
Trustees approved the Clark County School District’s fiscal year 2026 tentative budget, a nearly $9.2 billion package that highlights a nearly $4 billion General Fund, a $726 million special education fund and weighted funding of about $468 million.
The Clark County School District Board of Trustees on April 10 approved the district’s fiscal year 2026 tentative budget and received a high‑level overview of projected revenues, expenditures and fund balances.
Chief Strategy Officer Kelli Kowalpaul and Interim Chief Financial Officer Diane Bartholomew presented the tentative budget state forms and summarized the district's resources and requirements. The total budget across all funds presented in the state forms was described as nearly $9.2 billion.
Key figures presented by staff: the General Fund, the district's principal operating fund, was presented at nearly $4.0 billion and was described as relying on state sources for more than 80 percent of general operating revenue. The Special Education Fund was budgeted at about $726 million; staff said the special education program is also supported by a general‑fund transfer to cover additional needs. Weighted funds (English learners, gifted and talented and at‑risk weights) were presented in the aggregate at roughly $468 million.
Bartholomew explained that the tentative budget uses projections because the legislative session and next‑year enrollment figures are not final; the tentative budget is required by mid‑April. The district will present a final budget in June and an amended final budget in December once audited and more‑complete information is available.
Trustees praised the clearer format staff used to present the state budget forms and asked for additional training so trustees can more easily review technical budget elements in future sessions.
The board voted 6–0 to accept the FY26 tentative budget (agenda item 3.03). Trustee Esparza Stropfgan moved the motion; Trustee Johnson seconded it.
What comes next: staff will submit the tentative budget to the Nevada Department of Taxation as required and continue work toward the final budget, which must be approved in June. The district also noted it will present carry‑forward (opening fund balance) detail and other fund‑by‑fund rollups in upcoming briefings.
Votes at a glance: Board approved the FY26 tentative budget (agenda item 3.03) 6–0.