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Duncan Unified District board adopts proposed FY 2026 budget
Summary
The Duncan Unified District (4228) Governing Board voted 4-0 on June 30, 2025, to accept the proposed fiscal year 2026 budget after a presentation from Business Manager Joann Boyd that outlined key figures including a $4.8 million M&O budget and an estimated $5,113 per-student rate.
The Duncan Unified District (4228) Governing Board voted 4-0 Monday to accept the district’s proposed fiscal year 2026 budget after a brief presentation at a special meeting on June 30, 2025.
Business Manager Joann Boyd told the board there must be a 10-day interval between the proposed and adopted budget and said the district left the projected student count “about the same as we ended school.” She said the estimated per-student rate for the year is $5,113 and presented a proposed maintenance and operations (M&O) budget of $4,814,932.
Boyd said the proposal includes an estimated carryover of $865,462 that will change as 60 days of encumbrances are paid. She listed other figures in the proposal: an override amount of $323,119; $451,647 estimated for out-of-state tuition for New Mexico students; an Unrestricted Capital budget of $1,045,531 for buses, vehicles, books, software, furniture, equipment and facilities; Food Service funding from M&O of $16,617; a Classroom Site Fund balance of $680,007; and $204,206 in new capital money.
Member James Hughes moved to accept the proposed FY 2026 budget “as presented.” President Mike Sweetser seconded the motion. Roll-call votes recorded Sweetser — Yes; Clerk Holly McCluskey — Yes; Hughes — Yes; and Member Wade Wagley — Yes. The motion carried. Member Bruce Lunt was recorded as excused and did not vote.
The board adjourned at 7:10 p.m. following the vote. The minutes were signed and submitted by the superintendent and executive assistant as noted in the meeting record.
