Elma School Board Budget Hearing

Elma School District’s budget hearing on August 4, 2026, reviewed the proposed 2026–27 budget and four-year projections. The presentation projected about $31 million in general-fund revenue, expenditures roughly $2 million above revenue, and an ending general-fund balance of approximately $3 million from a projected $6.4 million beginning balance. The presenter explained that $2.1 million of unrestricted funds had been moved to capital projects. The capital plan includes funding toward grandstands, a possible $200,000 RCO grant, and—if costs remain within budget—potential restrooms. The district also plans to purchase two buses in September and aims to replace a bus annually when funds allow. Annual Chromebook replacement and staffing for a potential new school were also discussed.

No vote to adopt the budget or approve a procurement was recorded in the transcript; the recorded motions were to excuse two board members and to adjourn. The district’s budget presentation noted that adoption at the meeting was necessary to receive funds, but the transcript ends without an adoption motion. The capital-project and vehicle purchases were discussed as budget plans, not recorded as contract or bid awards.