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Rapid City district warns 0% state funding proposal and declining enrollment could cut millions from budget
Summary
Superintendent and CFO told the school board the governor’s proposed 0% K‑12 increase and falling enrollment mean sharp state aid drops; the district estimates a potential $1.8–2.2 million hit to its general fund and urged advocacy with legislators.
Superintendent Dr. Thompson and Chief Financial Officer Coy Sasse told the Rapid City Area School District 51‑4 board that the governor’s budget proposal — a “0% increase in funding for K‑12” — combined with lower student counts could meaningfully reduce state aid for the district.
Dr. Thompson said the governor’s proposal, if enacted, would result in a statewide decline of roughly $12.8 million in K‑12 funding and stressed the local impact: “Rapid City area schools would lose about $2,200,000 in state aid under this proposal or $1,800,000 in general fund revenue,” he said. The superintendent…
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