Tonight’s presentation is intended to provide a comprehensive overview of key components in the proposed 2025–2026 budget. Topics will include:
- Budget assumptions used to estimate revenue
- Staffing and discretionary funding for school sites
- State and federal Categorical Programs
- Local Parcel Tax revenue and spending
Budget assumptions help the district estimate how much funding will be available for the next school year. Some of these assumptions are based on projections from the State, such as the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) and pension contribution rates. Others, like enrollment and average daily attendance, are forecasted by the district based on local data.
The presentation will also explain how staffing is allocated to each school site and how discretionary funds—which schools can use to support site-specific priorities—are distributed. This ensures that all schools are resourced based on consistent, districtwide standards.
The district receives additional funding through federal and state Categorical Programs, which are designed to support the unique needs of students not fully served by general education funding. Each school accounts for these funds through their Single Plan for Student Achievement, ensuring the funds are used to meet student needs effectively.
Finally, local parcel taxes are an essential funding source for our schools. Tonight’s presentation includes a breakdown of how parcel tax revenues are used and the important role they play in supporting district programs and balancing the overall budget.
A public hearing on the full 2025–2026 budget will take place at the Board of Education meeting on June 10, 2025. The Board will be presented the budget for adoption at its June 24, 2025 meeting.
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