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Finance presentation moves preliminary 2026–27 budget to a modest surplus, board schedules final vote
Summary
Finance presenter reported preliminary 2026–27 numbers and said adjustments (retirements, staffing changes and transfers) moved a projected deficit to a reported surplus of $108,936; the board will receive a final budget on June 9 after the 30‑day posting period.
The district’s finance committee presented the preliminary 2026–27 budget figures and told the board the final budget will be presented following the 30‑day posting period. Mr. Strickler reported preliminary revenue of about $84.78 million and preliminary expenses around $85.74 million — numbers that initially indicated a roughly $2.14 million deficit — but he said subsequent adjustments moved the ledger to a positive $108,936 at the time of the presentation.
Mr. Strickler credited recent retirements, new‑hire savings and other administrative adjustments for the reversal. He cautioned the numbers are not final: the administration will continue work and present a final budget to the board on June 9 after the required public posting.
Public commenters raised transparency questions about the drivers of the improvement. Melissa Cook said the budget “magically” being in the black felt suspicious and asked for clearer breakdowns of outsourcing savings and how employee benefits are affected. Board members acknowledged those concerns and noted details on transfers and custodial service outsourcing will be clarified in subsequent materials.
Ending: The board accepted the month’s finance report by roll call and scheduled a final budget presentation on June 9.
