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Superintendent outlines plan to cut nearly $12.6 million; board warned of possible layoffs
Summary
Superintendent Benner and staff presented a budget update projecting a slight enrollment decline and proposed reductions totaling about $12.6 million that would reduce the projected ending fund balance to roughly 5.3%; staff said reductions could include certificated and classified FTEs and that a resolution and public discussion are expected in May.
Superintendent Benner and Executive Director Amy Day presented a budget update that outlined current‑year balances, enrollment projections and proposed reductions for 2026–27.
Day reported current‑year average enrollment of 11,876 and a preliminary projection of 11,810 for next year, a net 66 FTE decline. The general fund began the year with a $36.7 million fund balance and stood at $18.9 million as of March 31. Day said ThoughtExchange outreach has produced just over 1,000 survey…
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