District finance chief presents $313.2 million 2026–27 general fund budget and recommends 3.5% millage increase

Director Wisdom told the board the proposed 2026–27 general fund budget totals $313,215,021 and that staff is recommending a proposed millage increase of 3.5%. "We have for our consent items, the approval of budget transfers... and number 2 of the action items is approval of the proposed 2627 general fund budget in the amount of $313,215,021 and a proposed increase in the millage rate of 3.5%." Wisdom also reported a $62,974 loss in annual property tax revenue resulting from negotiations with property owners.

The presentation concluded with no recorded formal board vote on the budget in the provided transcript; staff will bring required action items and supporting materials to future meetings for board consideration and public review.