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Sheridan SD 48J board hears budget, enrollment pressures and approves superintendent contract
Summary
District leaders told the board that declining high-school enrollment and rising costs are squeezing the 2026–27 budget; the board approved a superintendent contract amendment and passed a Teacher Appreciation Week proclamation while scheduling further special-education and budget review.
At a regular Sheridan School District (SD 48J) board meeting, district staff told trustees that declining enrollment and rising operational costs have forced staffing and program choices as the district finalizes its 2026–27 budget.
The board heard a revenue and expenditure briefing from district staff who said state school fund adjustments and enrollment declines are reducing available funds. "Our ending fund balance for next year will be $961,000," the presenter said, and staff warned that substitute costs rose about 28% year over year, fuel costs by roughly 25% and power costs by about 18%.
Those budget pressures are already shaping…
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