Reed School District Budget Proposal for 2026-27 School Year
The official document
What the district published
This is the source material — exactly as released by RUSD. The plain English translation below is this site's version, written for community members who shouldn't need to know all the lingo to understand what they're legally entitled to as taxpayers, and how to access it.
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What this document actually says
This document presents Reed Union School District's proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-27, totaling $33.5 million in revenue and $34.7 million in expenditures. The budget includes a 4.3% revenue increase and 4.8% expenditure increase from the prior year. Key assumptions include 4% property tax growth, 2.41% state cost-of-living adjustment, 3% parcel tax increase, and 3% salary increases for staff. The district projects an ending fund balance of $12 million with 31.3% in unrestricted reserves. Staffing includes approximately 87 certificated (teaching) positions and 51 classified (support staff) positions. The budget shows a $1.2 million deficit for the year but maintains healthy reserves. A public hearing is scheduled with adoption planned for June 8, 2026.
What this means for your family
This budget funds teachers and staff salaries (87 teachers, 51 support staff) with 3% raises included. Most of the budget (85%) goes to salaries and benefits for employees who work directly with students. While the district will spend $1.2 million more than it receives this year, it maintains strong financial reserves at 31.3%, ensuring stable programs and services for students.
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