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Blaine County School District approves staffing reductions to narrow a projected $940,000 shortfall
Summary
Trustees approved a district leadership recommendation to reduce staff roles after officials said lower enrollment and state budget pressure have increased a projected 2026–27 deficit to about $940,000; the board accepted the recommendation and will use some reserves while seeking further options.
BLAINE COUNTY — The Blaine County School District board voted Tuesday to accept a district leadership recommendation that trims staffing as part of efforts to close an operating gap the district projects at about $940,000 for the 2026–27 school year.
Superintendent Fowdy, who led the presentation, said the district followed a months-long District Leadership Team (DLT) process that reviews enrollment, course sections and staffing assignments and tries to minimize academic impact when reductions are necessary. "We...look at where we may have staff that might need to shift within like, in September, shift from one…
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