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Board told to expect $1M shortfall; trustees ask staff for $1–1.2M reduction proposal and set Jan./Feb. timeline

Blaine County School District Board of Trustees · November 11, 2025
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Summary

Directors presented a multi‑year financial model showing an estimated $1,044,000 shortfall next year and larger deficits thereafter. Trustees asked the district leadership team to develop reduction proposals in the $1.0–$1.2 million range for board review in January so staff notifications can be made by Feb. 1.

Trustees reviewed a district financial model on Nov. 10 that showed a roughly $1.04 million shortfall for the coming fiscal year and larger projected deficits in subsequent years unless revenues or expenses change.

Director Crowe and finance staff told the board the model assumes flat state and federal funding, a 95% average‑daily‑attendance assumption, and a 10% insurance increase. Staff said enrollment dynamics — including a projected net decrease of…

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