Oak Grove R‑VI leaders outline levy proposal, cash‑flow risks and legislative concerns ahead of April vote

District leaders briefed the board on a planned April tax‑levy request meant to increase local operating revenue to raise staff pay, stabilize finances and avoid deeper staff cuts, and outlined a set of legislative risks that could affect the district’s finances.

Superintendent‑level and finance staff told trustees the district has deficit‑spent in recent years (the transcript cites a deficit of about $800,000 last year and a planned but reduced deficit of $1,200,000 for the current year) as it increased staffing and wages; they said payroll and benefits account for about 80% of district expenditures. The board was shown cash‑flow projections staff said indicate — if no new revenue is approved and current spending continues — the district would exhaust available cash…