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Board reviews 2026–27 budget assumptions; options could flip a projected $522,000 deficit to a surplus
Summary
Finance staff projected a base‑model deficit of about $522,000 for 2026–27 if no open‑enrollment seats are added, but two modeled options that add open‑enrollment seats show surpluses of $217,000 and $236,000. The board discussed staff‑maintaining versus staff‑reducing open‑enrollment scenarios and possible levers to balance the budget.
Jonathan, the district finance presenter, told the board the base projection for 2026–27 shows a potential deficit of $522,000 if open‑enrollment seats are not added and current staffing is rolled forward.
"Towards the middle of the end of the projection, you see that a base scenario shows a deficit of 522,000," Jonathan said, laying out assumptions including a projected 48‑student membership decline and a 2.5% decrease in state…
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