Winchester schools present FY27 revenue outlook as ADM declines, state bonus proposal remains uncertain
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Summary
Budget staff told the board projected student averages (ADM) have declined and that FY27 revenue planning will use a 4,025 ADM estimate; the division warned a drop in ADM reduces state support by roughly $579,006.83 and previewed public hearing and adoption dates in March.
Winchester Public Schools staff presented the division's first look at FY27 revenues on Feb. 9 and said a lower projected average daily membership (ADM) will reduce state funding and affect the superintendent's budget proposal.
Budget presenter (identified in materials alternately as Miss McDonald and Miss McFarland) said the division budgeted FY26 on an ADM of 4,100 but the current average is about 4,048; the FY27 planning assumption is 4,025. Using that planning ADM, staff showed projected state revenues for FY27 and noted that each plus-or-minus 25 students changes state revenue by roughly $197,000.
Staff also summarized a possible onetime bonus included in the governor's proposed budget and the Senate alternative: the governor's plan (described in the division materials) would be a 2% bonus requiring payment by June 30, 2026; the Senate indicated a possible $1,500 one'time bonus instead. Presenters said the division is monitoring the House and Senate budgets and will update the board at the Feb. 23 meeting; the public hearing on the FY27 budget is scheduled for March 9 with adoption planned for March 23.
What the board heard: staff framed the FY27 picture as tied closely to the ADM projection and legislative action. No formal budget adoption occurred at the Feb. 9 work session; next steps include adjustments on Feb. 23 and the public hearing in March.