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Committee hears that special education growth, staffing and PERS costs are major budget drivers
Summary
Presenters told the Budget Committee that special education growth, staffing pressures, and rising PERS obligations are key cost drivers for the FY2026–27 budget, with staffing reductions to rely mainly on attrition and vacancies.
During the budget presentation staff singled out special education growth, staffing, and PERS obligations as principal cost drivers for the coming year. Presenters placed these local pressures within broader state and national patterns such as demographic shifts and funding limits.
When committee members asked about staffing reductions and grant funding, staff clarified that reductions will be achieved primarily through attrition, retirements, and vacant positions and noted success in securing seismic upgrade grants through proactive applications. No specific headcounts or dollar figures were read into the record during the meeting.
