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District budgets for fewer students and lower state aid in coming years
What happened
The five-year forecast budgets for 75 fewer students in 2026-27 and 40 fewer each year after. It projects state aid up 2.69% in 2026-27 and then falling 1.17% to 3.62% a year, and health insurance up 10% in 2026-27. In October the official student count came in 65 FTE lower.
Why it matters to families
Fewer students and falling aid squeeze the budget even though property values are rising. The board's budget also uses $1.2 million of the November 2024 operating referendum in 2026-27.
The evidence
The forecast tables are in the February 23 agenda packet. The October 26 agenda reports the 65 FTE drop.
The source
February 23, 2026 regular board meeting agenda packetSee the full record for Sun Prairie Area School District.
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