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Salem officials propose $81.8 million FY27 budget, citing enrollment growth and targeted reductions
Summary
Interim superintendent and budget lead presented a $81,755,368 FY27 proposal that keeps 78% for personnel, proposes 31.8 position reductions (netting 13.8 likely to remain), adds targeted classroom positions and leans on grant and circuit-breaker revenue to balance the plan.
Salem Public Schools leaders on April 6 presented a proposed $81,755,368 fiscal year 2027 budget that they said balances rising costs with a focus on preserving student-facing services.
"Our initial proposal totals $81,755,368," said Polly, the district presentation lead, calling out that roughly 78% of the plan is dedicated to personnel and the remaining 22% to non-personnel expenses. Polly added the total supports roughly 878 employees.
The proposal reflects both position reductions and selective additions. "This proposal includes the reduction of 31.8 positions," Polly said, adding that most reductions (about 60%) stem from the merger of two elementary schools. The presentation also proposes four new positions for FY27 and noted that 14 positions were added in FY26.
Officials stressed the…
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