Orange City School District

This document presents a financial forecast, detailing projected operational revenues and expenditures over a five-year period (FY2026-2030) based on three years of actual data. Key areas of focus include revenue growth (2.30% average), expenditure growth (4.22% average), and cash balance projections. The forecast highlights anticipated deficit spending from FY2026 through FY2030 and indicates the need for a new operating levy to maintain solvency beyond FY2029.

The Five Year Forecast for the Orange City School District provides a detailed financial outlook, outlining projected revenues, expenditures, and fund balance changes for fiscal years 2026 through 2030, supported by actual data from 2023-2025. The plan highlights the district's strong financial position, robust local property tax base, and high credit ratings. It also addresses the critical challenge of expenditures consistently growing faster than revenues, which is projected to lead to declining cash balances and necessitates long-range financial planning, including the potential consideration of future tax levies to ensure sustained fiscal stability. The document comprehensively details primary revenue sources, major expenditure categories, and strategies for managing financial risks and uncertainties.

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The Orange City School District's ED STEPS initiative outlines a data-driven approach to strategic planning for student success. This system focuses on assessing needs, setting measurable goals, and aligning resources. Key district-wide goals include reducing chronic absenteeism, improving K-3 literacy outcomes, and ensuring all students with disabilities graduate with a regular diploma. The plan aims to empower students, staff, and the community to be passionate, innovative global citizens committed to excellence.

The strategic plan for Orange City Schools' Nutrition Services aims to enhance menu offerings and provide wholesome meals to support student success. Key objectives include ensuring compliance, diversifying menus with seasonal and wholesome options, incorporating student input, and updating menus with scratch-made items, fresh produce bars, and popular concepts. The plan also focuses on investing in staffing and equipment for sustainability. Future goals involve expanding made-to-order and grab 'n go options, offering seasonal changes, engaging a student nutrition action committee, and communicating updates to the community.