District reports $3.66 million January fund-balance decrease; operating costs up 6.3% from last year

Feb 24, 2026

Assistant Superintendent Al Kirkus told the Board January expenditures totaled $5.26M and revenues $1.60M, producing a $3.66M month-over-month drop in fund balance; increased salaries and outplaced special education tuition were the main drivers of year-over-year expenditure growth.

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Assistant Superintendent for Business Al Kirkus presented the January 2026 financial performance summary, saying the district expended $5,259,736 and received $1,604,287 in January, resulting in a decrease to the fund balance of $3,655,449. He reported the district began January with $37,194,127 and ended with $33,538,679.

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