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Blue Springs R-IV previews FY27 budget hike, seeks $5.7 million amendment to cover staffing and transportation
Summary
District staff told the board the FY27 preliminary budget projects beginning reserves of just over $51 million and an ending balance near $32.75 million, with a deficit spend of roughly $18 million; a $5.7 million current-year amendment would add salary cushion, cover transportation and outplacement costs and transfer $5 million to capital.
The Blue Springs R-IV Board of Education heard a preliminary FY27 budget review and a request for a $5.7 million amendment to the current fiscal year during a work session.
District presenter Mr. Samson said the district opened the year with "just over 51 million" in reserves and currently projects an ending balance near 32.75 million after a "deficit spend of a little over 18 million," leaving roughly 50 days of reserves. He told trustees the preliminary outlook will be brought to the regular board meeting for approval.
Samson outlined the proposed $5.7 million amendment as a reallocation across funds: increases to classified and certified salaries to provide legal budgetary cushion and to cover several extra pays paid in June, added room for expanding contracted transportation services for displaced and special-education students, and higher benefits costs tied to a difficult health-insurance year. He also said the amendment includes funds for virtual-education and special-education outplacement services that have expanded faster than anticipated.
The presenter said the amendment splits the $5.7 million between fund 10 (general operations) and fund 20 (teachers) and asked the board to consider approving it at the upcoming regular meeting. He added a separate proposed $5 million transfer into fund 40 (capital) is intended to restore that fund’s balance toward $10 million to help cover debt, equipment and bus purchases and reduce next year’s projected deficit.
On insurance procurement, Samson said worker compensation remains with RA and other coverages were bid this year through CBiz, which he said produced competitive results — reducing property insurance costs by about $100,000 compared with prior sourcing.
Board members asked clarifying questions about which line items carry the larger increases and whether the projected deficit accounts for the planned transfer to capital. No formal motion was recorded during the work session; staff said the amendment and the full FY27 budget will be placed on the regular meeting agenda for a vote.
The board will consider the amendment and associated budget documents at its next regular session.
