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DeWitt board approves amended 2025–26 budget with modest structural deficit, holds fund balance near policy range
Summary
The DeWitt Public Schools Board approved an amended 2025–26 general fund budget that reflects roughly $856,000 in additional revenue offset by about $835,000 in added expenditures and a projected ending fund balance of $7.6 million. Officials said one‑time state and federal items and uncertain state guidance affect the district's near‑term outlook.
The DeWitt Public Schools Board of Education on Dec. 8 approved an amended 2025–26 general fund budget that shows total revenues of $4,426,960 and total expenditures of $43,114,222, producing a projected deficit of $1,687,262 and an estimated fund balance of $7,595,410 as of June 30, 2026.
Assistant Superintendent Rob Spagnoldo told the board the amendment adds roughly $856,000 in revenue while recognizing about $835,000 in additional expenditures. Much of the apparent revenue increase reflects state categorical changes, adjustments for property tax valuation and small enrollment shifts;…
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