Finance Director Dr. Rainer Martins reported a consolidated cash position of about $6.65 million (subject to a $1,000,000 PED transfer), raised concern about a probable PED unit-value reduction (about $16 per unit) and identified a structural food-service deficit with a projected negative balance of approximately $235,407.45; the board discussed possible permanent transfers and continued cost controls.

Board received a preliminary 2026–27 budget showing $3.2 million in projected property tax revenue, a projected drop in state equalization aid, and a sizable transfer to special education; members asked staff to clarify food-service losses and possible use of reserve funds before final adoption.

The district treasurer told the board May 11 that an unexpected TIF/TIFF payment and larger‑than‑expected career‑center receipts materially improved the near‑term forecast, but food service is operating roughly $208,000 in the red and may require an operating advance from the general fund.

Director of finance Rainer Martins told the board March financials show a Fund 11000 cash position of roughly $5.7 million and transportation pressures eased after state funding; the board approved the March financial reports and a set of budget adjustment requests (BARS).