Board approves estimate of needs, sets maximum budget figures for 2026–27

At the Sept. 14 meeting the Stigler Board of Education approved the district's estimate of needs, the itemized statement of proposed expenditures and anticipated revenues that sets the maximum the board may approve for the 2026–27 budget. The presenter reviewed the general fund (current expense noted in the transcript as about $16,270,000), building fund and child nutrition fund totals and explained these figures form the margin for the budget process.