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Finance presenter outlines governor's education proposal and early district 2026-27 deficit estimate

DeWitt Public Schools Board of Education · March 10, 2026
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District finance staff summarized the governor's $250 per-pupil foundation proposal and other categorical changes, and presented a preliminary 2026-27 structural deficit (just under $1 million) that could narrow after one-time items are removed.

District finance staff reviewed components of the governor's proposed K-12 budget and translated those items into preliminary district-level effects. The presenter said the governor proposed a $250 per‑pupil foundation increase and changes to at‑risk and special‑education categorical calculations; staff cautioned some proposed adjustments (particularly the at‑risk calculation) still lack full methodology from the state and may change as the house and senate consider budgets.

Using current assumptions, the presenter…

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