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Board hears warning that enrollment losses and deficits could drain reserves within three years
Summary
Superintendent and trustees discussed the district's second interim showing a projected $10 million deficit this year, shrinking reserves from roughly $30 million toward a low multi‑million balance over three years; trustees urged aggressive course correction and deeper budget task force work.
Trustees spent substantial time on the district’s enrollment and financial outlook after staff included the county superintendent’s second‑interim letter in the materials. The superintendent and board members warned that falling enrollment — staff estimated a loss of roughly 200 students this year — is producing a projected $10 million gap for the current year and will sharply reduce the district’s reserves if unaddressed.
A board member summarized the situation in household terms: spending beyond revenue draws down savings (the district has roughly $30 million in…
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