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District previews preliminary 2026–27 budget; staff warn outcome depends on state actions
Summary
Finance director outlined a preliminary 2026–27 budget and levy projection, noting a projected ~$2 million fund position (with committed balances), possible additional state aid of about $10 million, and a preliminary estimate of a 2% levy decrease and a 6.3% mill‑rate drop depending on final state decisions.
Aaron Norris, the district’s finance lead, presented a preliminary look at the 2026–27 budget and tax‑levy projection at the April 13 meeting.
Norris said the district is operating in the second year of a biennium and that many assumptions remain preliminary, but he offered several key points: special‑education reimbursement is projected at roughly 39.5% under the current method; the state’s biennial budget and potential high‑cost claim submissions will materially affect district aid; and current modeling shows approximately $2…
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