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Salem schools project FY26 personnel shortfall and approve transfers; special-ed transportation flagged
Summary
Assistant Superintendent Pauley told the committee the FY26 general fund is $78 million but personnel lines could run about $700,000 over projection; committee approved several budget transfers and noted a projected $400,000 overage in special-ed transportation.
Assistant Superintendent Elizabeth Pauley presented the district's FY26 update on Dec. 1, saying the Salem Public Schools' total general fund appropriation is $78,000,000 and that personnel costs are on track to be over budget if current trends continue.
Key numbers: Pauley reported that roughly 72% of personnel funds were still available at the time of the report but projected a personnel deficit of about $700,000 if spending continues through June as currently projected. The district identified several contributors: lane changes and…
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