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District outlines roughly $1.355 million in preliminary budget cuts for 2026-27
Summary
Superintendent Pete presented preliminary, fluid cut options totaling about $1,355,000 for 2026-27 across administrative, personnel, athletics, curriculum and testing categories; trustees discussed protecting student-facing services where possible.
Superintendent Pete told trustees the district has identified roughly $1,355,000 in potential cuts for the 2026-27 fiscal year, emphasizing the figures are preliminary and subject to change as the district continues to gather exact amounts.
He listed the categories and approximate amounts: an administrative reduction of about $200,000; other (non-administrative) personnel reductions of about $595,000; athletics reductions totaling about $310,000 (noting transportation cuts had already been taken previously); recurring curriculum costs reductions of approximately $100,000; and about $30,000 in non-state-mandated testing expenses. "As of right now, we are looking at a 1 point $1,355,000 in identified cuts," Pete said, adding that several figures are still fluid and staff will return with more specific personnel and dollar amounts.
Board members urged prioritizing non-student-facing reductions first and voted to adopt the procedural resolution that enables staff to continue planning. Trustees and administration discussed legislative funding uncertainty and levy timing as contributing factors to the projected shortfall.
