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MPS warns of possible $7M‑plus shortfall for FY2627 as ESSER funds expire
Summary
District finance staff told the board that Midland Public Schools projects a worst‑case path of roughly $7 million deficit for FY2526 and highlighted a conservative FY2627 outlook driven by enrollment declines, benefit cost uncertainty and the end of federal ESSER funds.
Midland Public Schools officials told trustees on April 20 that the district faces continuing fiscal pressure as one‑time COVID relief funds (ESSER) have expired and enrollment declines and rising personnel costs press future budgets.
Anna Womack, presenting the FY2627 budget workshop, said the district ended the audited FY25 year with a $35.6 million fund balance but is projecting a conservative scenario that could yield a $7 million deficit in FY2526.…
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