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Belton School Board approves FY26 budget amendment as members warn state actions could cut revenue
Summary
The board approved a FY26 budget amendment and heard administration say the district's fund balance remains healthy but could be affected by pending state actions including tax proposals and transportation funding cuts.
The Belton School Board on voice votes approved a FY26 budget amendment after a presentation by the superintendent and a period of questions from board members.
The superintendent said the district is “sitting pretty good” with an assessed valuation figure cited in the meeting and that the district’s tax levy “remained at 5.4119.” He reported the general fund balance at about 28.75% and described local property taxes, Prop C and grants as the largest revenue sources. He told the board the amendment reflects routine monthly updates and some reallocations while avoiding use of salaries, benefits or ongoing facilities budgets.
Board members pressed administration on downside risks. One member warned the district is “deficit spending” in the low millions if certain state proposals take effect and asked whether a rollback in assessed valuation to a 2024 baseline could significantly reduce property-tax receipts. The superintendent acknowledged uncertainty, saying some measures are the subject of litigation and that the governor retains line-item veto authority until he signs the budget.
Members also discussed reductions in state transportation funding and a reported shortfall on the state adequacy target; the superintendent said the district was conservative in revenue estimates for the preliminary 2027 budget to account for such risks. The board asked staff to continue monitoring Senate Bill 190 and other items that could affect local revenues.
After discussion the board moved and seconded the FY26 amendment and approved it by voice vote. The superintendent said the district will continue to update projections and return with a preliminary 2027 budget once May is closed and the governor’s actions are known.
