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District budget highlights: MSCR West expansion, rising utilities and tech costs, and compensation study timing
Summary
Superintendent and finance staff presented the 2026–27 proposed budget framework: a proposed MSCR West pool/gym expansion (estimated $9.0–$9.4M with a $1.0M levy gap), substantial increases in custodial and utility costs, a multi‑year fleet replacement plan, and marked device and software price inflation; staff aim to return compensation study findings in June.
District leaders briefed the operations work group on key 2026–27 budget assumptions and priority projects, including a proposed MSCR West expansion, facility operating increases, transportation inflation and a compensation study that could affect long‑term salary commitments.
Mary (MSCR) said the West expansion (warm‑water pool and full gym) is estimated at $9.0–$9.4 million; the budget currently applies $8.4M from Fund‑80 and includes a proposed…
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