Decatur SD 61 budget hearing: district projects a multi‑million shortfall, staff urge phased spending cuts
At a Sept. 23 public hearing the district presented a tentative FY2026 budget projecting roughly $151.6M in revenues against higher expenditures; officials said a $5M late federal payment and reserved CPPRT funds temporarily mask an underlying deficit that could reach about $6M without one‑time revenue.
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Dr. Curry presented the tentative FY2026 budget for Decatur SD 61, saying "Our total revenues are projected to be a $151,628,191." He told the board the district currently projects total expenditures that produce a net deficit and that the apparent smaller shortfall is partly explained by restricted savings accounts and a one‑time federal payment booked to FY26.
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