Chisago Lakes School Board approves revised budget, union agreement, calendar and election judge pay

Summary

At its most recent meeting the Chisago Lakes School Board approved a revised budget that trims some fund balances while authorizing planned equipment purchases, ratified a Local 284 bargaining agreement, set election judge pay for a May special election, adopted the 2027–28 calendar and accepted multiple donations.

The Chisago Lakes School Board voted to adopt a revised budget, ratify a school-staff bargaining agreement and approve an array of routine items during a meeting that also featured a student report and updates on community outreach.

The board approved a revised budget presented by Director of Business Services Robin Wofford Ferguson, who said, "For the first time, I can say our enrollment is stable." Ferguson told trustees the revision reflects better estimates and recent contract settlements. At the fund level she said the food service fund shows about $100,000 more in revenue but roughly $277,000 more in expenses this year as the district plans equipment purchases, including ovens and cafeteria tables; community‐education revenue is up about $569,000 with expenses up roughly $367,000. Ferguson said the district’s unassigned general-fund balance is projected near $3.1 million. After discussion the board moved, seconded and approved…

Chisago Lakes School Board approves revised budget, union agreement, calendar and election judge pay

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