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District presents tentative FY2027 budget and a staffing plan that would raise class ratios and reduce roughly 48 teaching FTE
Summary
Site & Finance staff presented a tentative FY2027 budget showing a multi‑fund deficit driven by timing of debt-service receipts and proposed staffing adjustments that would raise class‑size ratios across levels and reduce about 48 certified classroom FTE, producing an estimated savings of roughly $2.9 million.
Plainfield SD 202 finance and personnel staff outlined the district’s tentative FY2027 budget and a staffing‑ratio model during the April 15 Site & Finance and Personnel Policy & Administration committee meetings.
Finance staff said operating fund balances year to date were approximately $137 million, with total all‑fund revenue and expenditures presented for FY2027 ($446.1 million in total revenue; $455.9 million in total expenditures across all funds), noting a deficit driven primarily by debt‑service timing and transfers. “We do have links if you can click on the education…
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