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Wilber-Clatonia staff warn of roughly $200,000 drop in state aid; board to monitor LB 1219 and LB 1050
Summary
District staff told the Wilber-Clatonia board the preliminary revenue model for 2026–27 shows an approximate $200,000 reduction in state aid; the board was also informed it is monitoring two legislative bills, LB 1219 and LB 1050.
Mr. Petersen, a district staff member, briefed the Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools Board of Education on legislative items and preliminary revenue modeling for the 2026–27 school year.
On the budget forecast, Mr. Petersen told the board, "We are losing roughly $200,000 in state aid." He presented that figure as part of a preliminary model of revenue, taxing authority and state-aid projection. The minutes do not record any board votes tied to the revenue update; the item was presented for information and planning.
Mr. Petersen also provided a legislative update and said the district is watching LB 1219 and LB 1050 closely. The minutes do not describe the content of those bills or any recommended board positions; they record only that the district will continue to monitor the measures.
Mr. Petersen outlined next-step planning on longer-range initiatives: he will distribute a staff survey and hold a community forum as part of the "Tracks to Success" planning window (March 17–May 11) to gather input to guide district planning over the next five years. He also reported discussions with Champions about an after-school program and said the community survey results indicate interest in moving forward.
The board received the reports and took no recorded action on the revenue model or the legislative items at this meeting. The minutes list follow-up items including continued monitoring of the listed bills and community engagement for planning.
