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District previews budget revision: small general-fund draw, staffing changes via attrition proposed
Summary
Staff previewed a 2025–26 budget revision showing a modest draw on the general fund, removal of an unfilled math intervention position from the revision, proposed attrition-based reductions (one special-education FTE and one kindergarten section), returned COVID funds, and added placement costs affecting the general fund. The revision will be presented for approval March 24.
District staff presented a preview of the 2025–26 budget revision and explained why the general unappropriated fund will show a modest deficit.
"You're gonna notice the biggest difference there, where we have tapped in a little bit to our fund balance, and it's gonna be a little bit of a deficit," the chair said while walking the board through the revised budget slides.
What changed: the district kept its student count at 808.98 ADM for planning and included settled contracts for many employee groups while noting that principal and custodial contracts remain unsettled. Staff said a previously proposed math position was removed from the revision because it has not been filled. Other cost drivers cited were increased placements of students in care and treatment facilities and a required return of $21,000 in COVID funds that could not be expended under the allowable criteria.
Staffing considerations: the administration said it plans to recommend staffing adjustments through attrition—specifically one special-education FTE and the reduction of one kindergarten section—if retirements and enrollment trends support those changes. Staff emphasized these proposals would be implemented via attrition and posted if numbers change.
Livestreaming and extracurricular costs: staff described sponsorship shortfalls for the district’s livestreaming services (Hudl and a community-run 'Bulldog livestream') and said programmatic sustainability is a concern. The presentation showed Hudl sponsorships of about $2,000 against an $11,000 cost for expanded use, prompting a review of program options and activity fees.
Next steps: the revised budget document will be presented for board approval at the March 24 meeting; staff will continue to refine personnel and program recommendations before formal action.
The transcript does not include a meeting date; staff identified March 24 as the board date when the revision will be presented.
