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Okemos board previews 2025–26 budget, debates club cuts and substitute‑day reductions
Summary
Trustees reviewed a preliminary 2025–26 budget showing updated assumptions and proposed reductions, debated cutting paid student clubs and further substitute‑day cuts, and were told a preliminary budget will be presented for adoption next week.
Okemos Public Schools trustees on Monday reviewed a preliminary 2025–26 budget package that combines previously discussed reductions, updated state‑aid assumptions and staffing changes, and will be brought back for a formal vote at the board's next meeting.
Executive Director Lentz summarized outcomes from recent work sessions and a list of consensus items the board asked to be included. "They totaled just over $1,100,000," he said of the items the board asked staff to build into the budget. Lentz also described that the district adjusted the assumed foundation allowance to $300 in the draft, and said the district's current projection shows a favorable position once the listed changes are included.
Board members focused extensive discussion on two politically and practically sensitive areas: substitute‑day usage and paid…
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