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Board hears FY'7 budget proposal totaling $70,167,602; administrators outline $1.08M reductions
Summary
Superintendent Amy Minor presented the FY'7 budget drivers and a proposed mid-range reduction plan totaling $1,077,007 (shift $500,000 to capital reserve, eliminate five vacant support positions/1.0 FTE saving $427,007, cut $150,000 in professional services). The board discussed an overall 8.13% budget increase that translates to a 4.51% operational increase after bond costs.
Superintendent Amy Minor opened the FY'7 budget presentation on Jan. 20, 2026, describing a proposal with a total support and operations budget of $70,167,602 for the year beginning July 1, 2026. Minor and Chief Financial and Operations Manager George Trieb said key cost drivers include negotiated healthcare (projected +7.3%), transportation (a 15% increase over three years) and required out-of-district placements.
Administrators presented a mid-range reduction scenario that would reduce baseline expenditures by $1,077,007. The plan includes shifting $500,000 in maintenance costs to the Capital Reserve Fund, eliminating five vacant support staff positions and 1.0 FTE (projected savings $427,007), and cutting $150,000 in professional services no longer required due to student transitions. The proposal yields an overall budget increase of 8.13%, of which 3.62% is related to a voter-approved facilities bond; officials said the operational increase is therefore 4.51%.
During discussion, Director Nic Longo commended the administration for identifying reductions and described the 4.51% operational increase as reasonable given the bond obligations; Director Laurie Kigonya also signaled support while cautioning that further cuts to professional services could affect student outcomes. Director Jennifer Fath asked for clarification on staffing vacancy decisions; administrators responded that eliminations were aligned with specific service needs rather than enrollment counts.
At the close of the discussion Director Kigonya moved to adopt the FY'7 budget as presented. The transcript does not record a final roll-call vote or an outcome for that motion in the provided minutes.
