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District official flags special-education reimbursement shortfall amid state surplus
Random Lake School District Board of Education · March 24, 2026
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Summary
A district staff member told the board the state reports a multibillion-dollar surplus but the district is receiving lower special-education reimbursement than expected — roughly 37% versus an anticipated 42% — creating about a $100,000 gap in this year’s budget.
At the board’s informational portion, a district staff member warned that the state’s reported surplus may not address local funding shortfalls for schools.
"There's about $2,500,000,000 of surplus that's out there," the staff member said, then added concern that the district’s…
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