RSD Board Meeting 9-01-26

The Roosevelt School District No. 66 held a board meeting on September 1, 2026, focusing primarily on the first budget revision for fiscal year 2027. The board discussed adjustments to enrollment assumptions, increased costs related to exceptional student services (ESS), and strategic use of reserves to maintain key academic priorities such as employee compensation, class size, curriculum, and specialized student supports. The revised budget increased capacity by approximately $2.75 million, with a total expenditure plan of about $93.26 million, while maintaining a strong reserve of 13.8% and lowering the combined tax rate to 5.6893%. The board approved the budget revision after detailed discussions on staffing adjustments, outsourcing versus internal provision of ESS services, and enrollment strategies. Additionally, updates were provided on student academic goals, attendance improvement initiatives, transportation challenges including bus driver shortages and route management, and ongoing capital improvement projects funded by bond dollars. The meeting concluded with approval of consent agenda items and the budget revision, emphasizing transparency and strategic financial management to support student outcomes.