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Superintendent outlines budget outlook: state aid partially covers a 3% raise; board to review superintendent's recommended budget in March
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Nichols and finance staff told the board the division expects roughly $728,527 in additional state revenue but estimates a 3% pay increase will cost about $1,045,730, leaving a shortfall. Position requests total about $3.1 million; staff will present a first-read budget in March.
Dr. Nichols and budget staff provided the board with an overview of the superintendent’s budget timeline, assumptions and early figures. Staff described recent community and school budget forums and said they will present the superintendent’s recommended budget for a first read on March 3, with the county manager’s proposed county budget following on March 10.
Finance staff said the division’s current estimate of additional state revenue is about $728,527, of which roughly $500,000 is tied specifically to the state compensation supplement. "The additional State…
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