Budget Committee 11/12/2026

The TRSD Budget Committee met on November 12, 2026, to review budget issues and hear elementary and high school budget presentations. The superintendent reported a proposed district budget of approximately $91.34 million and an SAU budget of approximately $2.85 million. Based on current tax-cap assumptions, the administration estimated that about $2 million in reductions would be needed for cap compliance. The committee passed a motion to reduce the budget by $2 million; the superintendent was asked to return with potential reductions, without specific positions or budget lines being directed. A later motion for an additional $1.5 million reduction failed, 4–3. The committee also accepted the elementary and high school budgets for consideration. No contract awards or vendor selections were made.

Members discussed potential capital and operating expenses, including high school bathroom renovations estimated at over $1 million, gym-floor work, a window project with $250,000 identified from the Capital Improvement and Maintenance Fund, and replacement of an older facilities van. These discussions did not establish a final project or purchasing decision. The committee approved adding $5,000 to facilities repair and maintenance; the transcript does not clearly identify the vote count. Presentations also covered school supplies, furniture and equipment replacement, field trips, and CTE instruction and transportation costs. The committee’s next meeting was scheduled for November 23, when the default budget and further budget information were expected to be discussed.