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Elbert County School District C-2 projects modest surplus after budget adjustments
Summary
District finance presenter Mrs. Walton told the board the 2026-27 budget shows a $2,000 positive fund balance, improved from a $300,000 deficit, driven by a 2.5% PPR increase for 256 students, grant funding and a 4.5 FTE staff reduction; the board will use actual student counts going forward.
Mrs. Walton presented the district—udget update at the May 18 board meeting, reporting a projected $2,000 positive fund balance for fiscal year 2026-27 after a series of revenue and staffing adjustments. Board members heard that this is a substantial improvement from a prior $300,000 deficit.
The change is based on multiple factors: the district budgeted a 2.5% per-pupil revenue (PPR) increase applied to 256 students, secured grant funding and implemented staffing adjustments that reduced 4.5 full-time equivalent positions. Michael also explained the district will no longer rely on averaging revenue; instead, it will receive full funding for each additional student beyond the baseline and build the budget on actual student counts.
Board implications: The shift to budgeting on actual counts alters how future enrollment changes will affect district revenues. The board discussed related items in the meeting, including a proposed requisition for Chromebooks (approximately $340 each) and possible impact-fee adjustments, but those items were handled separately by motion.
Public comment and next steps: A public commenter, Mr. John Hill, raised a separate concern about Kiowa dopting a Wildfire Resiliency Code and the lack of a designated state enforcer as of July 1; the board did not take action on that matter during this meeting. The district will continue to finalize budget details as staff implement purchases and commitments approved by the board.
Ending: The board approved actions tied to the budget presentation and directed staff to follow through on purchasing and committee formation tasks; a follow-up BEST discussion on the bond is scheduled May 27.
