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St. Paul Public Schools facing $14.3 million budget shortfall
St. Paul Public Schools is facing a $14.3 million budget shortfall for the 2026-27 school year. The school board will vote Tuesday night on a preliminary budget, which includes some significant budget cuts.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - St. Paul school board members are expected to approve a preliminary budget for next year that will include some significant cuts.
The school district is facing an estimated budget shortfall of $14.35 million, which represents 1.7% of the general fund budget.
St. Paul Public Schools proposed cuts
What we know:
The budget shortfall is primarily attributed to expenses outpacing state aid, including employee wages and benefits, and dropping enrollment, with 900 fewer students in the district over the last two years.
The planned budget reductions for St. Paul Public Schools include:
- Eliminating more than 90 school-based, full-time employees, which is expected to save $9.4 million dollars.
- Increasing kindergarten class sizes, adding three students per class
- Reducing supply budget increase by 50%
St. Paul School Board set to approve budget
What's next:
Minnesota school districts need to send preliminary budgets to the state by June 30.
The St. Paul school board meeting takes place Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.
The Source: Information in this story comes from St. Paul Public Schools board meeting agenda and budget documents.