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Board reviews 2.63% staff pay proposal and preliminary 2026–27 budget showing a modest deficit
Summary
Administration recommended 2.63% increases for certified and non‑certified staff and presented a preliminary 2026–27 general fund budget with estimated revenues of $17,219,693 and a projected deficit of $183,597; the committee referred both items to the regular meeting for adoption.
Administration asked the committee to refer the certified/professional and non‑certified staff contract packages to the regular board meeting. The recommended salary adjustments for both certified and support staff were 2.63% (described during the meeting as the CPI figure for the year) plus applicable steps and lanes.
"The list that was provided included a 2.63% increase which is CPI for the year and it also included steps and lanes for staff," the administrator said.
By approving the recommended amounts the board would authorize administration to distribute employment contracts in time to meet statutory deadlines for contract issuance for the 2026–27 school year.
Administration also presented the preliminary general fund budget for 2026–27. Estimated revenues in the draft budget were $17,219,693. The budget includes a modeled 15% reduction in general aid and the expiration of the district's operating referendum at year end. Assumptions include a health insurance estimate of 8.9% and a dental estimate of 5.0% for premium increases, a 7% utility increase, and a 5% property/casualty insurance increase. The presentation showed a projected deficit of $183,597.
The committee gave consensus to move the certified and non‑certified contract proposals and the preliminary budget to the regular board meeting for formal action.
