The Board of Education of the Iron County School District will consider the budget for the 2027 fiscal year during its meeting on June 16. A hearing on the budget will take place at 5 p.m.
The proposed budget does not include a tax increase. The voted and board local levies will remain at the Estimated Certified Tax Rate. The decision to remain below the minimum rate required by the state means a reduction of the state guaranteed amount by $990,113.
Some of the deficit will be made up with use of some projected surplus in the general fund. That one-time money is a result of revenue related to contracts with Education Service Providers. The District will still maintain a fund balance, which is important for emergencies, economic downturns or to help with operating costs of opening a new school.
The updated proposed budget can be reviewed at https://www.irondistrict.org/page/finance
The public can also hear about the budget from Business Administrator Todd Hess, who appeared on the KSUB Morning Show.