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Carbondale ESD 95 board adopts FY26 budget projecting $22.8M in reserves
Summary
Board unanimously adopted the FY26 budget showing just over $41 million in projected revenues, about $40 million in expenditures and estimated ending fund balances across funds of roughly $22.8 million.
Carbondale Elementary School District No. 95 on Sept. 30 adopted its Fiscal Year 2026 budget after a public hearing. Chief School Business Official Janiece Blake told the board total revenues are projected at just over $41 million and expenditures at about $40 million, leaving projected fund balances across all funds of roughly $22.8 million.
Blake described revenue sources and spending priorities: local revenue comprises about $17 million (roughly 54% of operating revenues); the State of Illinois provides about $9.4 million, including nearly $6 million in Evidence-Based Funding and more than $1.3 million in transportation reimbursements; and federal funds total about $5.3 million. On the expenditure side, salaries and benefits account for $19.4 million of operating-fund spending (about 65%), purchased services are just over $5 million, and supplies and other expenses total about $5.4 million. The board approved the budget by roll call vote, with all members present voting yes.
