Board adopts operational-referendum policy emphasizing compensation/CPI use, not new programs
Sep 15, 2026
Sep 15, 2026
Trustees approved a clarified operational-referendum policy stating funds would be used narrowly to bridge the gap between the state-provided $325 per pupil and district costs (competitive compensation/CPI), not to fund new positions or enrollment-driven growth.
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The board adopted a revised operational-referendum policy that narrows the intended use of referendum authority to bridging the difference between the state’s per-pupil funding baseline and the district’s identified compensation needs.
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