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Taylor School District reviews budget amendment as enrollment decline trims revenue
Summary
Board members reviewed a proposed General Fund amendment showing $86.2M in projected revenue, $92M in projected expenses and a projected fund balance of about $33.4M; a drop in blended FTE to 5,165.59 (from 5,308) reduced revenue by roughly $1.4M. No formal vote on the amendment was taken.
The Taylor School District Committee of the Whole reviewed a proposed General Fund budget amendment on Feb. 4, 2026, that projects $86.2 million in revenue and roughly $92 million in total expenses, leaving a projected fund balance of about $33.4 million.
Dr. Hill presented the amendment, saying projected revenue includes roughly $19.5 million in local revenue (22 percent), $60.7 million in state aid (71 percent), $14.59 million in federal funds and about $5.7 million categorized as other local revenue. Dr. Hill noted a projected foundation allowance of $10,050 per student and a blended full-time-equivalent student count of 5,165.59, down from 5,308 the prior year; the lower enrollment drives an estimated revenue decrease of about $1.4 million.
Board members asked for timing and sensitivity details; Dr. Hill said the next blended count date is Feb. 11 and that the amendment does not incorporate any negotiated contract increases that would take effect July 1 and affect next year's budget. Major expenditure assumptions in the amendment include facility infrastructure work (roof repairs and other projects), bus purchases, inflation-related increases in goods and services, updates to the district's benefits platform, and rising utilities costs.
Administration noted it intends to pursue a state infrastructure grant through the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) to help offset general-fund uses; application details from MDE are pending. The district also reviewed other funds, including grant-funded programs, food service, the debt fund, capital projects and student activity funds.
No formal board vote on the budget amendment was recorded in the meeting minutes; the agenda and the consent agenda were approved earlier in the meeting by 6-0 votes. The board will monitor the Feb. 11 blended count and consider impacts on future budget decisions and collective-bargaining outcomes.
