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BVSD presents revised 2025–26 budget, flags declining enrollment and sets reserves for long‑range planning
Summary
Finance staff presented a revised 2025–26 budget that responds to continuing enrollment declines, increases certain reserves (including a $5M long‑range planning reserve), and preserves strategic investments in curriculum, mental health, CTE and differentiated funding; board set adoption for the next meeting with further adjustments allowed through June.
BVSD finance staff presented a revised 2025–26 budget that reflects continuing declines in enrollment, updated revenue projections, and a mix of ongoing and one‑time strategic investments.
Finance director Bill Sutter summarized the impacts: enrollment declines were larger in elementary grades and reduced projected per‑pupil revenue; carryover items (unspent budgets, Medicaid funding, specific ownership tax adjustments) increased the beginning fund balance;…
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