Weld County School District Re-5J board adopts 2026–27 budget, approves appropriation and use of fund balance

On June 17, 2026, the Weld County School District Re-5J Board of Education approved the district—s proposed fiscal year 2026—27 budget, an appropriation resolution, and a resolution authorizing limited use of beginning fund balance.

"Tonight, I'm requesting board approval, for 3 items," Rusty Williams, the district chief financial officer, told the board, summarizing the requests: adoption of the proposed budget presented at a June 8 special session; an appropriation resolution to establish legal spending authority for each fund; and a beginning fund-balance resolution "as required by state law." Williams also told members there were no changes to the budget since the prior reading.

The budget motion was moved by Vice President Susano and seconded by Director Proctor. The board conducted a roll-call vote and approved the proposed fiscal year 26-27 budget and financial plan as presented.

Board members next approved an appropriation resolution to authorize legal spending limits for district funds for the coming fiscal year. The board then approved a resolution authorizing the use of a portion of the beginning fund balance for fiscal year 2627, citing Colorado statute CRS 22-44-105 during the motion.

Board discussion at the meeting was limited. Officials said the salary schedules and staffing contracts being considered later in the agenda had been designed to fit within the adopted budget. Members present voted to approve the measures; the motions carried on recorded roll-call votes.

The board followed standard procedure by recording the motions and conducting roll-call votes for each item. With the budget and related resolutions approved, district staff said they would proceed with the financial plan and the authorized appropriations for the next fiscal year.