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Bemidji school board adopts preliminary FY26 budget that projects an operational deficit
Summary
The Bemidji Public School District board adopted a preliminary FY26 operating budget on June 16, 2025. The district projects an operational deficit of about $1.9 million and an ending fund balance equal to roughly 12.7% of operations; board members were told state reimbursement cuts for special‑education transportation will add costs next year.
The Bemidji Public School District school board on June 16 adopted a preliminary fiscal‑year 2026 operating budget that projects a gap between revenues and expenses and retains an estimated fund balance above the board’s 10% policy minimum.
Ashley Eastridge, who presented the district’s 29‑page budget book, told the board the general fund beginning balance is projected to be about $15.4 million, with total revenues of roughly $77.7 million and expenses near $79.8 million,…
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