Board approves FY2026 general fund amendment; district warns enrollment down about 70 students
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Trustees approved a general-fund amendment tied to recent state guidance on mineral ad valorem revenue and added the FFA barn project to general support; district staff reported an enrollment decline of roughly 70 students for the year, which could reduce average daily membership and affect next year’s funding.
The Green River Schools Board approved a general-fund amendment for fiscal year 2026 after a presentation from district staff highlighting changes in local revenue estimates tied to mineral ad valorem recapture.
Katie Harder (district staff) told the board that “in October the LSO sent out a memo regarding the estimated mineral and non-mineral ad valorem revenue for Wyoming school districts.” She reported a recapture payment figure as stated in the meeting and said the district had paid 40% of the amount with the remainder due in June.
Harder also said the amendment adjusts local revenue lines and adds the FFA barn at the FFA site to the general support category of the budget. The presentation noted the changes do not affect the district’s guarantee under the State Foundation Program.
Earlier in the meeting, district leadership gave an enrollment update: Speaker 10 reported the district was “down a little bit on the numbers,” estimating a drop of roughly 70 students year-to-date and noting that average daily membership will be lower unless there is an influx of families this spring. The presenter said the decline is driven by smaller kindergarten classes and larger graduating classes.
Trustees approved the general-fund amendment by voice vote with no recorded opposition. The board directed business staff to continue monitoring revenues and enrollment as budget planning for the next fiscal year proceeds.