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Fremont County school leaders say state funding changes may delay salary decisions; special meeting set
Summary
Superintendent and business manager told the March 17 board meeting that a proposed state funding model dividing instructional and non-instructional 'silos' leaves key details unresolved, and the board scheduled a special April 7 meeting to finalize 2026–27 salaries if state figures arrive.
The Fremont County School District #1 board was told March 17 that major state-level changes to school funding could delay final decisions on staff salaries and benefits.
Superintendent Mr. Harris told trustees the district received full state accreditation for 2026–27 with an overall score of 95.65, then said the 2026 legislative session produced “major changes” in how public schools will be funded, describing a move toward an instructional versus non-instructional “silo.” He said many details remain unclear and the district is waiting on state guidance before finalizing salary offers.
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