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Board workshop presents draft 2026–27 budget with $28,283 contingency
Summary
District staff presented a draft 2026–27 budget that shows a modest positive balance of $28,283, while directors pressed for a multi-year capital plan and cautioned against relying on one-time reimbursements and optimistic revenue estimates.
District staff presented the draft fiscal 2026–27 budget at a special board workshop on Aug. 10, telling the board the current version shows a modest surplus that can be held as contingency.
"That leaves us a positive balance in the budget of 28,283," the staff member said, noting the district had refined revenue projections and updated expense estimates since the preliminary budget. The staff also said health-care costs came in under earlier estimates but warned those costs remain a major upward pressure.
Directors pressed for a multi‑year capital plan before approving larger purchases. Several members said the draft still relies in part on one-time or variable revenues — such as FEMA reimbursements or equipment‑rental income — and urged more conservative revenue assumptions. One director recommended using multi‑year averages for seasonal revenue lines to avoid overstating income.
Staff said they will return a refined budget next week after incorporating board input and additional line‑item detail. The workshop included extended discussion of capital projects, vehicle replacement and grant funding that staff said would be reflected in the next packet.
