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Board adopts balanced 2026–27 preliminary budget totaling $135.3 million
Summary
The Fond du Lac School District board unanimously adopted a preliminary 2026–27 budget with total revenues of $135,314,224 and total expenditures of $134,840,958; board members said the adoption grants statutory authority to expend funds while final figures are refined in the fall.
The Fond du Lac School District board unanimously approved its 2026–27 preliminary budget at the June 15 meeting. The motion — moved by Henchel and seconded by Godfrey — passed on a roll-call vote of 7–0.
Key figures disclosed during the motion: the preliminary budget reflects total revenues of $135,314,224 and total expenditures of $134,840,958 for all funds, producing a balanced preliminary budget. District staff and trustees explained the purpose of a preliminary budget is to provide statutory authority to expend funds at the start of the fiscal year while forecasts and final numbers are completed in the fall. The superintendent and finance staff emphasized the figures will be finalized as forecasts and staffing considerations are settled.
Trustees said maintaining a balanced budget was the primary goal; Mr. Henchel noted the board’s intent to avoid projecting a deficit. Members encouraged residents with questions about specific financial details to contact district staff and trustees for clarification.
Motion details (from transcript): motion to approve the 2026–27 preliminary budget (mover: Henchel; second: Godfrey). Roll-call vote recorded by Clerk Maine: unanimous "yes" votes; transcript records the tally as "Motion carries 7-0."
