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Bandon School District warns of tightening budget as enrollment falls and staffing rises
Summary
Administrators told the board that declining enrollment and rising staff full-time-equivalents could push the district over its adopted budget, potentially requiring a supplemental budget; presenters cited a $3.4 million beginning balance, a possible $106,000 near-term overage tied to proposed salary changes, and a higher-risk multi-year scenario.
The Bandon School District heard a detailed budget and staffing presentation that showed a narrowing financial picture and growing pressure from staffing costs.
The district presenter said the general fund began the year with about $3,400,000, above the $3.1 million the board had budgeted, but cautioned that audit adjustments and the timing of expenditures could reduce that balance. "We came in a little bit above that, which is nice at about 3,400,000," the presenter said.
The presenter flagged two risk scenarios tied to proposed salary and benefit changes. With a potential BEA agreement in place, the district would be roughly $106,000 over the adopted budget for licensed salaries and benefits; in a stressed scenario where all appropriated expenditures occur, the…
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