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Palos Heights board hires consultant to help address projected FY2026 deficit
Summary
Facing revenue constraints and rising enrollment, the board approved hiring Beyond Your Base to engage the community and explore strategies to maintain programs, class sizes and free transportation while planning for a deficit budget.
The board voted Sept. 17 to secure the services of consultant Beyond Your Base to support community engagement and development of fiscal strategies as the district plans for a deficit in FY2026. The motion to retain the consultant was recorded (moved and seconded) and approved by roll-call vote with no nays.
Board discussion cited enrollment growth and limitations in the state funding formula that do not provide additional per-pupil revenue for growing enrollment, prompting the district to seek outside help to identify sustainable approaches to preserve programs, class sizes and free transportation. The board recorded unanimous support for the retention; staff will work with the consultant to define community outreach and planning steps.
