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Lincoln Public Schools staff present 2026-27 budget calendar and warn of roughly $4 million drop in state aid
Summary
A district staff member outlined the 2026-27 budget development calendar for the Lincoln Public Schools Board of Education, announced public work sessions and forums in June and July, and said certified state aid is projected to fall from about $82.5 million to $78.98 million, a roughly $4 million reduction; staff also flagged several pending state bills that could further affect local revenue.
A Lincoln Public Schools staff member presented the district's budget development calendar for the 2026-27 school year and told the Board of Education the district faces an estimated $4 million reduction in state aid.
The staff member said the district must present a budget calendar under Policy 3100 and outlined the public schedule: a public work session on June 23, an online input window opening June 24, a noon virtual presentation and a 7:00 p.m. in-person presentation, followed by a virtual public forum the next evening. "We have two public work sessions, three public forums, six Board of Education meetings which have public comment," the staff member said, adding the calendar will be posted on the district website this week.
Why it matters: the schedule sets the formal opportunities for community input and establishes statutory deadlines…
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