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Cascade superintendent reports enrollment rise and prepares for possible state funding cuts
Summary
Superintendent Mr. Trudeau told the Cascade Board of Education enrollment is up "about 55 to 60 students" and the district is modeling cuts if the state reduces funding tied to recent federal tax changes, warning personnel and reserve strategies may be required.
Superintendent Mr. Trudeau told the board the district's head count has increased compared with last year and that administrators are watching state budget signals closely. "We are still up about 55 to 60 students," he said, and reported elementary class-size averages (Olmsville 25.2, Turner 23.4, Cloverdale 23.3).
Trudeau said the state has asked agencies to plan multiple scenarios in response to federal changes and a pending economic forecast. He outlined contingency planning for 1%, 2.5% and 5% state funding cuts and said the district will prioritize classroom-facing positions and use its reserves to soften immediate impacts while leadership considers longer-term options. The board asked for follow-up modeling about how long the PERS reserve would last under each scenario; staff said they will return with specifics after the upcoming quarterly report.
