• Current fund balance: 11.14%, expected to drop to 8.4% by year-end.
• Budget discussions included confirmation of apportionment percentages and review of the LEA worksheet using four years of data.
• While projections suggested an 8.5% annual increase, a conservative 3% increase was used on the LEA worksheet due to conversations with assessor that current assessed valuation is at 85%—this equates to an additional $127K in LEA next year.
• Future LEA funding will include $600K - $700K annually to maintain balance.
• Discussion included funding inequities across the state.
• Next levy planning: promote in 2027, vote in 2028, goes into effect 2029. Goal is to increase levy rate (possibly to $2.10–$2.18).
• Property insurance costs rising by 9% in 2025-26, better than previous double-digit increases.

• Reductions include: instructional programs, maintenance (retirement), and a roving cook position (not being replaced).
• Ongoing discussions about reassigning paras, bus aides, and crossing guards as needed.
• No questions or concerns were raised by the committee regarding these changes.

No formal recommendations were recorded during this meeting.

• Admin team discussed coordinating supply orders for the upcoming year: Markers, paper, and other basics will be ordered collectively via Amazon Business. Teaching & Learning may place bulk orders and distribute by percentage per site.
• "Stuff the Bus" supplies will supplement inventory—delay additional orders until donations are received, except for paper, which should be ordered immediately.
• Priority maintenance items discussed:
• Roofs at JES and FES: Both need replacement; recommendation to stagger these projects over the coming years.
• Roofing options: Consider exploring metal vs. non-metal options. Juston will gather comparative cost estimates.
• Windows at the District Office need replacement soon.
• Facilities team will convene to discuss budget allocation and project planning.
• Long-term vision includes gradual improvement, such as potential updates to tennis courts at Military Hill Park.