Board approves Second Interim Report as district faces multi-year deficits

Mar 10, 2026

The board approved the 2025-26 Second Interim Report after hearing that basic aid revenue rose by about $900,000 but Special Education receipts were lower than expected and the district expects deficit spending to continue for two years.

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The Mark West Union School District Board on March 10 approved its 2025-26 Second Interim Report after Chief Business Official Renee Loeza outlined revenue shifts and rising costs. Loeza told trustees the district saw "an increase to Basic Aid Supplemental by about $900,000.00; Special Education rates from one outside source were about $500,000.00 less than expected," and that the district "still contributes over $4,000,000.00 from the General Fund."

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