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Business manager warns Southern Columbia Area SD is underbudgeted for cyber and outside placements as budget season begins
Summary
Chris, the district business manager, told the board the budget is under pressure from rising cyber‑charter and outside placement costs; staff and the superintendent said an enrollment and staffing study will be shared next week to better inform the 2026–27 budget.
The district’s business manager said the school system is underbudgeted for online (cyber) placements and unpredictable outside placements that can cost $50,000 to $150,000 per student, and he warned the coming budget year will be difficult without adjustments.
“As your business manager, I always believe our primary objective is to teach children,” Chris said while explaining the district’s fund structure and revenue…
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