The district is proposing both levy questions because additional financial resources are necessary to continue to provide high quality learning opportunities for each student.

If Question #1 is not approved, additional budget reductions - beyond the current estimates for 2027-2028 due to declining enrollment - would be necessary and will likely include:

• Reduce teaching positions and increase class sizes

• Consider expansion of school walk zones and reduce bus transportation

• Reduce staff positions across the district resulting in reduced support for students

• Reduce programs for students, which may include:

  • Reduce secondary elective opportunities

  • Eliminate middle school activities

  • Reduce student access to educational technology

The below graph reflects the district projections of unassigned fund balance as projected and provided in the June 8, 2026 School Board Meeting budget and projection materials.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If Question #2 is not approved, budget reductions will be necessary to allow for needed capital purchases. In addition, resources will not be available to address the school safety and facility issues. 

The district has already made $12.5 million in budget reductions since 2024. If one or both levy questions are not approved, the district will face greater financial pressure and will need to make additional reductions to align spending with available funding and the number of students we serve. These additional reductions would have a greater impact on students, staff and families and could further affect the programs, services and resources available to students.