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PNG ISD projects $5.59 million deficit in 2026–27 draft budget; trustees briefed
Summary
Business Manager Sarah LeBlanc presented a draft 2026–27 budget showing estimated revenues of $61,053,523.35 and proposed expenditures of $66,644,703.00, producing a projected deficit of $5,591,179.65; trustees were told a multi-year plan will be developed.
Port Neches-Groves ISD business manager Sarah LeBlanc presented the district's draft 2026–27 budget during Budget Workshop #3 on July 13, reporting estimated revenues of $61,053,523.35 and projected expenditures of $66,644,703.00, leaving a draft deficit of $5,591,179.65.
LeBlanc broke the draft General Fund budget down by function: Instruction $36,892,504; Plant Maintenance & Operations $9,919,490; Student Transportation $2,768,872; Co‑curricular activities $2,599,658; and other functions as presented. Revenue line items listed included M&O tax revenue of $21,999,269.00, Foundation School Program/Available School Funds $3,421,335.00 and TRS on-behalf contributions of $2,821,290.00, with a total estimated revenue figure of $61,053,523.35.
LeBlanc told trustees the figures are preliminary and noted the upcoming Texas legislative session could affect final funding. She said the administration will develop a multi-year financial plan intended to restore budget balance and strengthen fund balance reserves; potential adjustments in future fiscal years may be needed.
Key dates the presentation listed: tentative budget and tax adoption on August 28, 2026, and Skyward budget upload by August 31, 2026. Board action on the final budget was not taken at the July 13 meeting.
