ISD 2071 projects $100,000 surplus after special-education windfall, approves bills

Apr 20, 2026

School board heard finance reports showing a projected $100,000 surplus for 2025-26 after an unexpected $350,000 increase in special education funding; the board approved bills totaling $700,365.14 and wire transfers of $492,708.15.

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The ISD 2071 School Board on April 16 was told the district now projects a $100,000 surplus for 2025-26 after an unexpected $350,000 increase in special education funding and budget reductions totaling 2.5 full-time equivalents. Superintendent Benson reported the update during his financial briefing to the board.

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