District news
Draft 2026-27 budget cuts two positions and still shows a deficit of about $243,000
What happened
On June 29 the board heard that budget changes remove one office position at the elementary school in Medford and one special education teacher position at the high school, saving $144,423. The projected 2026-27 deficit was still $242,814. In January the early estimate was a $149,269 deficit. The final budget in October was balanced.
Why it matters to families
Cuts to a special education teacher and office staff change support for students and families. It also shows how tight the budget was before it was balanced.
The evidence
June 29, 2026 minutes record the reductions and deficit. January 26 Finance Committee minutes give the early estimate.
The source
June 29, 2026 board minutesSee the full record for Medford Area Public School District.
Get alerts like this for Medford Area Public School District
We read every agenda, packet, and set of minutes, and write up the decisions that affect families — each one linked to the document it came from, the moment it's public.
Get personalized alerts