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Astoria School District staff present 2025-26 budget guide, warn of enrollment and PERS pressures
Summary
District staff introduced the 2025-26 budget guide, citing declining enrollment, possible loss of federal stimulus funds, and a projected PERS employer-rate increase that could raise payroll costs by about $2 million.
Astoria School District staff opened a study-session presentation of the district's 2025-26 budget guide and highlighted several fiscal risks facing the coming year.
A staff member reading the district's introductory letter described the guide as "an overview of the district's funding, demographics, financial estimates, enrollment forecast and enrollment forecasting" meant to help the community navigate budgeting for the 2025-26 school year. The letter named Craig Havas as its author.
Staff said the district is watching declining enrollment and the potential loss of federal funds and noted those…
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