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Superintendent flags PERS rate pressure, 94.8% high-school graduation rate and options to make up missed instructional hours
Summary
Superintendent Brent told the Phoenix-Talent SD 4 board that projected PERS rates will pressure the district budget in the next biennium, reported a 94.8% four-year graduation rate for Phoenix High School and outlined options to make up missed instructional hours after recent weather closures.
During the meeting Superintendent Brent summarized district fiscal and operational issues the board should expect in the coming months. He said projections indicate higher PERS (Public Employees Retirement System) rates will increase district liability next biennium and that the district may need to plan for set‑asides or other adjustments.
Brent said, “the next biennium, 2729 is is looking, pretty dire... we will have more of a general liability for our PERS rates, next biennium and into the future.” He told the board advisers currently do not recommend issuing additional pension…
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