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Preliminary 2026–27 budget shows multi‑million shortfall; district models several raise scenarios
Summary
Financial staff presented a general‑fund multi‑year forecast showing a $27M adopted deficit for 2025–26 and a possible larger shortfall if no reductions are adopted; staff previewed planned April recommendations to identify $20–$24M in reductions and presented multiple teacher‑pay options (flat percent and stratified/dollar‑amount models) with estimated costs.
Miss Davenport and Mister Pate provided an early look at fund balance and the multi‑year general‑fund forecast. They reminded trustees the district typically targets three months of unassigned fund balance and noted a local permanent school fund of about $27.2 million that the board could consider for one‑time stabilization if needed.
Financial staff said the 2025–26 adopted deficit is roughly $27…
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