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Superintendent urges at least $1M in cuts; board signals desire to preserve CARE program
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Woods told the board uncertain state and federal revenues make it necessary to reduce expenditures by at least $1 million for FY2027. The CARE K–5 program was discussed as a candidate for restructuring, but board members expressed support for keeping it while seeking more operational detail.
Superintendent Dr. Woods and Chris Johnson, Director of Finance, presented the Fiscal Year 2027 budget outlook and recommended reducing expenditures by at least $1 million because Title and state grant revenues remain uncertain. Dr. Woods said local revenue (property tax and a 1% sales tax) is the most stable source but rising health benefits and other costs make cuts necessary.
The board and administration discussed potential reductions across certified and noncertified staff, administrative positions and discretionary spending. Dr. Woods noted that if CARE were discontinued "it would probably result in more suspensions." Board members conducted a straw poll and expressed support for preserving CARE, requested more information on how CARE operates and considered whether to draw on district reserves; a tentative special meeting was set for March 2 (later canceled).
