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Education Fund

Purpose

The Education Fund is primarily used to pay for classroom and building-level expenditures,  including teachers, instructional support staff, building administrators, and supplies. 

Revenue Source

The Education Fund is funded almost entirely by state tuition support. Additional funding includes interest dollars earned, summer school payments, and pre-school tuition.

Over 92% of the 2026 Education Fund budget go to staff salaries and benefits.

Budget Snapshot

  • Total Budgeted Expenses: $180,254,026
    • Includes $10,000,000 transfer to Operations Fund
  • Projected Revenue: $169,302,172
  • Expense Breakdown:
    • Salaries 65%
    • Benefits 28%
    • Classroom Supplies and Materials 4% 
    • Professional Services 2% (outside classroom support)
    • Other 1% (payments for specialized services like career and technical education)