June 16, 2026 Special Board Meeting

The Brainerd Public Schools held a special board meeting on June 16, 2026, primarily focused on reviewing and approving the first revision of the 2025-26 budget. The discussion included detailed presentations on enrollment projections, salary and benefits adjustments, and fund balances, with particular attention to the general fund and restricted funds such as Q Comp and American Indian Education. The board approved the revised budget, which accounted for updated enrollment figures, legislative changes affecting compensatory revenue, and adjustments for paid medical leave tracking. They also discussed the challenges of budget preparation, including the complexity of managing numerous account codes and the potential for future software improvements to streamline budgeting processes. Additionally, the board reviewed preliminary budget assumptions for 2026-27, noting projected deficits and enrollment declines, and discussed the impact of staff development funding changes. The meeting concluded with motions passed to approve the budget revisions and adjourn the meeting.