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Board adopts FY26 budget amendment after brief public hearing
Summary
After a brief public hearing with no public speakers, the Benjamin SD 25 board adopted an FY26 budget amendment that administrators said adjusts for Evergreen-related expenditures that posted to FY26 and accounts for overlap from the 2025 bond series; ED fund projections were revised upward.
The Benjamin SD 25 Board of Education on Monday adopted a resolution amending the FY26 budget after a short public hearing at which no members of the public spoke.
Board President Rogers turned the hearing over to Dr. Phyllis, who said the purpose of the hearing was “to provide information on the FY26 budget amendment, to allow public comment and to allow the board to discuss before voting.” He told the board the amendment addresses two primary issues: several expenditures tied to the Evergreen project that were charged to FY26 instead of FY25, and an overlap in debt-service levy timing caused by the district’s 2025 bond series.
Administrators also told the board they adjusted revenue figures to reflect what the district actually levied rather than an earlier CPI-based estimate. The presenter stated the district now projects an increase in ED funds of $182,000 compared with the previously budgeted $35,000 and said that, despite some funds entering a deficit this year, projected year-end fund balances remain above target.
The board opened and immediately closed the public comment period after receiving no speakers. After discussion, members moved, seconded and approved the resolution adopting the FY26 budget amendment by roll call.
The amendment will be incorporated into district financials and staff said they expect the district to finish the year with positive fund balances if current projections hold. No spending reductions or new programs were announced at the meeting; changes described were technical adjustments tied to timing of expenditures and debt-service accounting.
The board scheduled no further public hearings on this item; the amendment took effect upon adoption. The board adjourned the meeting at about 7:39 p.m.
