Springfield R‑XII unveils 2026–27 budget recommendation amid falling state aid and proposed staffing changes
District staff presented a 2026–27 budget recommendation that assumes $4.6 million more in local tax revenue but a $1.1 million drop in state aid, proposes $6.4 million in salary increases and identifies $4.3 million in reductions (about 66.78 positions) and a $10 million transfer to capital; formal adoption is scheduled for the June 23 meeting.
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Cara Stacil presented the Springfield R‑XII School District’s formal 2026–27 budget recommendation, telling the board the draft meets board policy DB and is on track to meet the statutory July 1 adoption deadline. She said the document will be posted for public review and returned for a formal vote at the June 23 regular meeting.
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