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Kuna board adopts 2026–27 budget, CFO warns of roughly $2.1 million shortfall
Summary
The board adopted the preliminary 2026–27 budget after a presentation from CFO Jonathan Gillen outlining enrollment and support‑unit declines, a roughly $900,000 revenue impact, reliance on modernization investment income and a projected $2.1 million general‑fund loss next year.
The KUNA JOINT DISTRICT board voted to adopt the 2026–27 budget after a presentation from CFO Jonathan Gillen, who warned the district faces a projected general‑fund shortfall next year.
Gillen told trustees that lower support‑unit calculations and average daily attendance reduced revenue this year and will affect next year's budget. He said the district budgeted for about 277.43 support units but realized 271.44, a gap that translated to roughly a $900,000 revenue impact. In combination with ongoing special‑education cost overages, Gillen said the district could see next year’s general‑fund loss approach $2.1 million before adjustments.
"Next year, I'm projecting a $2,100,000 loss for the general fund," Gillen said. He added that the district expects to use modernization investment income — roughly $700,000 estimated — to offset some of the decline but not all of it.
Gillen outlined several levers the district will explore to narrow the gap: reviewing staffing models, analyzing average daily attendance to capture additional revenue, pursuing federal grant applications, and reviewing contracted services and equipment purchases. He recommended continuing a two‑year plan of reductions and targeted investments to manage the structural shortfall.
Trustees moved to accept the budget as presented; the motion was seconded and approved by unanimous vote.
