Farmington board adopts 2026'7 budget, adds center-based classroom at North Trail Elementary

The Farmington School Board voted to adopt the districts 2026'7 budget and to adopt a previously discussed 2025 amendment unchanged.

Jane (S11) reviewed updates to the proposed budget: roughly $279,000 in operating capital to pay for district network access-point upgrades, recognition of approximately $115,000 additional compensatory revenue, and three newly listed grants (a youth skills training grant, MTSS funding, and a concurrent-enrollment grant). She also said the district needs an additional center‑based classroom at North Trail Elementary (one teacher and two paraprofessionals), which she estimated will cost about $230,000; net, the new expenses produced an approximate $115,000 increase to the expense line. With those changes the districts projected assigned/unassigned fund balance was revised to about $1.7 million.

Board members asked clarifying questions; no changes were proposed to the amendment. The board adopted the recommended 2024 amendment and then the 2026 budget by voice votes.

Quotes "We will be spending roughly about $279,000 for the district access points," Jane said.

Actions - Motion: "Adopt the recommended 2024-25 budget amendment as presented." Mover: Gorman. Second: Zersky. Outcome: approved (voice vote). - Motion: "Adopt the 2026-27 proposed budget as presented." Mover: (as announced in meeting). Second: Gorman. Outcome: approved (voice vote).

What happens next: Administration will finalize budget documents and proceed with planned purchases and staffing actions consistent with the adopted budget.