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Oak Grove board approves preliminary 2026–27 budget, flags state funding uncertainty
Summary
The Oak Grove R‑VI school board approved a preliminary 2026–27 budget and a fiscal‑year 25–26 ASBR transfer allowing fund transfers for salaries and capital while cautioning that state adequacy funding (SAT) and county revenue remain uncertain.
The Oak Grove R‑VI School Board voted unanimously to approve a preliminary 2026–27 budget and a related fiscal‑year 25–26 budget revision that permits required ASBR transfers from the district's general fund to cover certified salaries and capital needs.
Board members and finance staff said the district projects a year‑end reserve near 13.2 percent for the current year and a modest surplus of roughly $185,000 under conservative assumptions. The preliminary budget as presented would leave a projected reserve of about 13.5 percent next year, with an estimated surplus of about $110,000.
Budget presenter Michael said the projection assumes zero growth in Jackson County revenue and a conservative state adequacy target (SAT) estimate from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). He warned the SAT and state payments can change after the fiscal year starts and that the difference between higher and lower SAT assumptions can amount to several hundred thousand dollars for the district.
The board approved the fiscal revision that enables the district to make routine ASBR transfers (fund 10 to fund 20 for certified payroll and fund 10 to fund 40 for capital) and to build in a modest cushion for auditor adjustments. Officials also reviewed bond fund balances and recommended keeping a conservative posture while monitoring county and state developments.
The board took the motion, seconded it and recorded the motion as passing 5–0. Administrators said staff will continue monitoring DESE guidance and Jackson County receipts and will return with adjustments if conditions change.
The board did not adopt a final budget at the meeting; the vote approved the preliminary budget for planning and public notice purposes. Next steps include finalizing payroll numbers in the new financial system and confirming first payroll calculations before the budget becomes final.
