Summary
Schools are absorbing a $1.4 million cut in low-wealth state funding and 93 fewer students, with no state budget passed. They've trimmed enough to add $130,000 to fund balance mid-year — a $400,000 improvement over last year — but next year's deficit looms.
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Last discussed Feb 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
$1.4 million low-wealth funding cut this year; further state reductions forecast for next year.
Students and taxpayers benefit from the district's cost management and improved fund balance position.
Class sizes and program capacity face pressure from declining enrollment funding formulas and state cuts.
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