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Superintendent update: preliminary budget, state cell-phone bill and IU‑IV leadership changes
Summary
Dr. White told the board the preliminary 2026–27 district budget projects a 2.56% increase and highlighted state and federal developments — including a proposed bell-to-bell student cell-phone ban passed by the State Senate and governor budget items for Ready to Learn and Basic Education formula funding. Gary Shingleton reported leadership changes at Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV.
Dr. White updated the board on district and policy developments during the Feb. 9 meeting, reporting that the preliminary 2026–27 district budget reflects an expected 2.56% increase over the current school year.
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