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Superintendent says district has spent 83% of budget; insurance renewal forecast up 14.2%

Board of Education, Meridian Community Unit School District 223 · May 6, 2026
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Summary

Superintendent Dr. Plourde reported the district has spent 83% of its fiscal year budget to date and noted an ISC health insurance renewal forecast showing a proposed increase of about 14.2% after Oregon withdrew from a proposed agreement.

Superintendent Dr. Plourde told the Meridian CUSD 223 Board that "83% of the budget has been spent," providing the board a year-to-date fiscal snapshot as part of the May 6 update. He also briefed the board on an ISC health insurance renewal forecast, stating that Oregon withdrew and a three-year agreement would be "14.2% above."

Dr. Plourde used the superintendent report to list recent district activity — introducing Calvin King, a callback for a reduced teacher position, discipline refresh training with attorneys, strategic planning meetings and several community events he attended. The insurance forecast and the 83% year-to-date spending figure were presented as part of routine fiscal and operational reporting to the board.