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U-46 finance director reports January deficit but says cash reserves remain strong

Board of Education, School District U-46 · March 17, 2026
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Executive Director Robin Cornelison told the U-46 board that January closed with a $32.2 million monthly deficit and year-to-date deficit of $106.5 million driven by capital expenditures, but the district reported an ending fund balance of $729.1 million and roughly nine months of operating cash on hand.

Robin Cornelison, executive director of financial services, presented the district's January 2026 financial report on March 16.

Cornelison reported a $32.2 million deficit for January and a year-to-date deficit of $106.5 million, which he attributed primarily to Unite U-46 capital expenditures and general obligation school bonds; bond proceeds are expected to be recorded in February,…

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