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Board hears 2027 budget outlook: no new FTEs and one-time rollovers to bridge gaps
Summary
Director Kathryn said no new FTEs are planned for 2026 or 2027 and that the library will use about $1 million in 2025 rollover funds and Bronco funds for one-time needs while personnel costs (about 86%) may force reductions in service or staffing to keep spending flat.
Kathryn Lynip said the 2027 library budget is being built now and is due April 17, noting "No added FTE this year or next year." She explained staff are evaluating ways to maximize budget efficiency while keeping total spending flat, including relying on grant funds and one-time rollovers rather than ongoing library fund support.
The director said personnel costs are a dominant driver of the budget (noted elsewhere as about 86 percent of costs) and that maintaining services without added revenue may require reductions in service levels or staff. The board discussed using the remaining Bronco funds and a roughly $1 million end-of-2025 rollover to supplement near-term needs while exploring longer-term operational adjustments.
