May 6, 2026Board meeting
School Board Workshop
The board conducted a workshop to review the current fiscal year budget status, including FTE trends and forecasts. Key discussion topics included the financial impact of declining enrollment, the effects of state legislative changes, and various budgetary challenges such as universal vouchers, school closures, and charter school growth. The budget presentation broke down expenditures by line item and functional group, noting that salaries and benefits constitute the largest portion of the budget. Additionally, the board discussed the accuracy of budget line items for utilities, fuel costs, and staff recruitment and retention, with a focus on transitioning to more accurate, zero-based budgeting practices.