Treasurer Craig presented the district's August financial forecast and a model showing that without additional revenue the district could begin deficit spending by 2031; staff recommended targeting a 5.9-mill operating levy on May 2027 to maintain a 90-day cash policy.

Treasurer Mr. Smith presented an August financial forecast showing a nearly $500,000 positive variance versus February projections, flagged a 4% drop in July income-tax collections, and said the district's cash balance policy positions the district to weather timing delays in property- and income-tax receipts.

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District finance staff reported a current fund balance of about $85.8M and projected deficits that leave the unassigned fund balance negative by 2028 without further reductions; the administration proposed adding 21 academic coaches (13 literacy, 8 math) phased in at an estimated $3.5M per year while pursuing departmental reductions and revenue analyses.

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County budget staff presented a multi-year forecast that holds the mill levy at 27.567 mills, includes a planned $2 million annual transfer to the arena fund beginning in 2027 and restores zoo CIP funding. Officials cautioned that one-time investment income will decline and that compensation and public-safety costs will drive pressure in coming years.

A WaterWorth presentation to the assembly outlined wastewater and electric financial forecasts that showed cash shortfalls tied to major capital projects (pump stations, effluent disinfection). The wastewater model projects a large multi‑year rise (combined ~53.5% over 2027–2031 in one scenario); WaterWorth showed an average 4,000‑gallon wastewater bill rising roughly $12.51 under the proposed scenario. The assembly asked staff for alternative spread‑out scenarios and effects of a new 1–2 MW customer on rates.

Financial staff presented a general‑fund multi‑year forecast showing a $27M adopted deficit for 2025–26 and a possible larger shortfall if no reductions are adopted; staff previewed planned April recommendations to identify $20–$24M in reductions and presented multiple teacher‑pay options (flat percent and stratified/dollar‑amount models) with estimated costs.

Wastewater Treatment Division officials presented a division‑recommended 2027 sewer rate (12.75%) and a 20‑year forecast showing multi‑year rate pressure driven by regulatory projects; staff presented two alternative scenarios that produce short‑term relief but increase long‑term costs or regulatory risk. Committee members asked for more financial detail and agreed to prepare a letter to the executive before the expected April transmittal.

District finance staff presented a five‑year forecast showing structural pressures after capital investments, disclosed a $4.8 million June 30 fund‑balance reconciliation difference tied to a payroll runout date error, and outlined revenue and expenditure levers the board will consider ahead of an amended budget in March and final adoption in May.

Board members were told the district must complete and submit its financial forecast by February instead of May; staff outlined an ongoing staffing-reduction framework, community outreach and a public presentation slated for Feb. 4, and the board set an expulsion hearing for Jan. 7.