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Regional School District No. 20 reviews proposed FY27 budget; Board to vote April 9
Summary
Administrators reviewed line-by-line modifications to the proposed FY27 budget and revenue projections; questions centered on use of any FY26 surplus, health insurance costs and elementary counselor staffing. The Board of Education is expected to vote on adoption at its April 9, 2026 meeting.
The Regional School District No. 20 Joint Finance Committee and Board of Education reviewed updates to the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget during a special meeting on April 2, 2026 at Lakeview High School.
Superintendent Jeffrey Villar, Ph.D., opened the budget segment and turned the presentation over to Julia Cardillo, the district’s chief financial officer, who conducted a line-by-line review of Board of Education modifications to the FY27 proposal. Cardillo said the changes reflect updates since the district first presented the FY27 budget on Jan. 29 and following discussion at the Feb. 26 joint meeting.
The presentation included an overview of revenue projections. Cardillo addressed a question about ASTE tuition and answered inquiries about how any surplus from FY26 would be handled, the district’s health insurance outlook and staffing for elementary-school counselors. Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Services Julie Haggard joined administrators in responding to related questions.
Why it matters: The FY27 budget determines staffing, student services and operating capacity for the coming school year. Board action on adoption is scheduled for the Board of Education’s regular meeting on April 9, 2026, when members will vote to adopt or reject the recommendation presented on April 2.
What happened next: Following the line-by-line review and revenue discussion, the meeting proceeded to public comment (none were offered) and then to adjournment. No formal budget vote took place at this special meeting.
The board’s next procedural step is the April 9 meeting, where members are expected to move to adopt or not adopt the FY27 budget recommendation.
