School Board Work Session 3-25-26

The Sioux Falls School District held a School Board Work Session on March 25, 2026, focusing primarily on the upcoming fiscal year 2027 budget. The session included a detailed review of budget reductions totaling approximately $2.3 million, with no expansion packets proposed for the year. Key reductions involved staffing adjustments across human resources, finance, operational services, information technology, and special education, alongside efficiency gains such as LED lighting conversions and technology system upgrades. The board emphasized maintaining class sizes and staff salary increases above state aid allocations, with a negotiated 1.95% salary increase proposed for all staff despite state aid increases of only 1.4%. The board also discussed the impact of state aid, property tax levies, and the importance of balancing the budget while supporting strategic goals. Additionally, committee updates highlighted funding for homeless student services and transportation costs. The board invited public input and planned to revisit budget proposals in the following meeting to consider potential adjustments based on board priorities.