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Superintendent: district faces $2.4M shortfall; principals to propose cuts
Summary
The superintendent reported a projected $2.4 million reduction for next year, driven mainly by $2.0M in PERS increases plus lower timber and property tax revenue; principals will submit reduction priorities this month and the district will consult unions and advisory groups in February and March.
Superintendent Susan told the board that the district is preparing for a material budget deficit in the 2026 fiscal year and laid out the factors behind the shortfall and a planning timeline.
"We do have a 2,400,000 to cut out of the budget for next year," Susan said, noting that approximately $2,000,000 of that total reflects PERS (public employee retirement system) increases. She added the district has seen about $100,000 less timber revenue than projected and about $300,000 less in property tax payments this year, and said principals will identify reduction priorities for the superintendent to review.
The superintendent said the district will consult union leadership, the equity advisory committee and board representatives on the strategic/operational advisory committee during February as it drills into proposed reductions. Board members asked about timing and whether staff reductions might be needed; the superintendent said it is early in planning and that collective‑bargaining processes will govern any staffing changes.
The board scheduled follow‑up work sessions as part of the budget calendar adoption process.
