The Stevens Point Area Public School District board approved the administration’s proposed budget calendar and adopted the district’s per‑pupil and department allocations for the 2026–27 fiscal year at its Nov. 10 meeting.

Business Services staff asked the board to adopt budget guidelines and recommended keeping total allocations flat for 2026–27. "If we just keep the per‑pupil rate unchanged, we do see a $24,962 less going out to schools," Business Services staff explained; the administration proposed spreading an adjustment so total allocations remain at zero net change while matching common school fund increases via revenue offsets.

The board approved the building per‑pupil allocation as proposed at a total of $1,987,558 and the department/program allocation at $8,353,444. Both motions were moved, seconded and carried.

Finance Manager Jack Trevor presented the proposed 2026–27 student fee schedule. He described incremental changes and summer school fee alignments; the board discussed fee waivers and unpaid balances. Trevor said about 53% of students were fully paid and that unpaid fees amounted to roughly $290,000 across the district. The board heard a three‑year average of fee waivers (about $56,000 per year) and that waiver requests are handled at building level.

Superintendent Corey emphasized assistance options for families: "If a family cannot afford to pay... they have the ability to receive a waiver," he said, recommending families contact principals, teachers or central administration for help. Board members discussed optional donation mechanisms on Skyward and payment plans as possible ways to help families cover fees without reducing programs.

After discussion the board approved the 2026–27 fee schedule by voice vote; one member abstained where a conflict with UWSP was disclosed during a concurrent‑enrollment discussion.

Next steps: administration will include these allocations in the budget documents and continue to monitor enrollment and revenue changes as projections evolve.