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Board flags budget and falling high-school enrollment as factors in hiring decision
Summary
Staff told the board that although the legislature passed state school funding, corporate activity tax receipts are lower than expected and projected high-school enrollment is down to 71, which could increase per-student costs and affect hiring decisions.
District staff briefed the board on financial pressures tied to enrollment and tax receipts, saying the district is "very tight on our budget this next year." Staff stated the legislature enacted state school funding but warned that corporate activity tax receipts are lower than anticipated, which could reduce funds available for programs tied to high-school success.
Staff shared a projected high-school enrollment of 71 students, down from an expectation of 75, and noted that high-school students represent a high per-student cost (roughly $15,000 per student as discussed in the meeting). The board also reported certified staff agreed to a 1% increase in pay with a condition of no layoffs, a factor the board said it intends to honor while preserving the district's financial stability.
