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Superintendent warns of roughly $107,000 state aid drop; district eyes capital spending

Southwest Public Schools Board of Education ยท February 16, 2026
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Summary

Superintendent Drew Billeter told the board the district's projected 2026-2027 state aid will decrease by about $107,000, and discussed staffing advertisements, the girls' wrestling coop non-renewal, mower replacement options and an expected main gym floor replacement in 2-3 years.

Superintendent Drew Billeter reported that the district's "projected 2026-2027 state aid to decrease approximately $107,000.00 for the district," a shortfall that will affect planning for next year's budget.

Billeter also told the board the district is advertising for open certified positions, that Cambridge Public Schools will not renew the girls' wrestling cooperative agreement, and that the district is weighing options to replace a 2010 Grasshopper mower. He said the main gym wood floor cannot be sanded and refinished again and will likely require replacement within the next two to three years, which adds a capital project to the district's planning horizon.

Board members did not vote on specific budget allocations at the Feb. 16 meeting; the superintendent's report was provided for planning and discussion.