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Rapid City Area Schools board adopts 2026 budget, separates federal programs into new funds
Summary
The Rapid City Area School District board approved its fiscal year 2026 budget after a public hearing, emphasizing staff compensation increases, a new approach to federal program accounting and a planned capital push including an estimated $14 million Rapid Valley Elementary expansion.
The Rapid City Area School District Board of Education voted to approve the district's fiscal year 2026 budget at its annual meeting following a public hearing and discussion of staffing, special-education spending and capital needs.
Business Manager Mr. Sasse said the district's strategy for the budget was to "continue to meaningfully increase employee compensation," reduce other areas to offset that increase, and to take "a more aggressive and intentional approach to capital outlay budgeting" so more resources flow into facilities.
Board members said the board had reviewed the preliminary budget and the final plan before voting. During the discussion the board and staff…
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