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Bridal said the statewide revenue revision reduces the November forecast by about $479 million, a change he described as \"about seven‑tenths of 1 percent\" of the state's biannual revenue pool. He warned that the long budget session could extend past the planned April 27 adjournment if lawmakers have not reached agreements, and that final details and agency guidance sometimes arrive in May.

The update matters because roughly three‑quarters of the district's revenue comes from the state, Bridal said, and state decisions on material, supplies and operating costs (MSOCs), special education and other components will materially affect the Sumner budget. \"We get most of the money from our students from the state. Remember, about 75% of our money comes from the state,\" Bridal said.

Bridal summarized the key legislative proposals then still active in the Senate. He said Senate Bill 5192 had been reduced from an original ask near $300 million to roughly $160 million in the current language and — as written at the time of the presentation — would increase MSOC allocations by about $77.49 per student annually and include a smoothing mechanism averaging three years of enrollment for allocation purposes. He also described language that would require using the state's implicit price deflator (IPD) for MSOC adjustments rather than a separately set percentage.

On special education, Bridal said Senate Bill 5263 had been pared back from an original $1.65 billion ask to roughly $554 million in the current language. \"It would eliminate the 16% cap on special education funding,\" he said, and the bill as drafted would merge the existing tiered multipliers into a single multiplier near 1.32, representing about a 20% increase for special‑education funding under that draft.

Bridal described how those bills — if they survive and reach final agreement — would be implemented unevenly and could change in amendment. He noted transportation funding bills were dead at that point in the session. He also summarized a range of deficit estimates in the public record, noting different analyses placed the state's two‑year budget gap between roughly $6.7 billion and $16 billion depending on assumptions.

On enrollment, Bridal described the district's cohort‑advancement method used to project student counts and said Sumner is \"just over 10,000\" in current average annual FTE and projecting about 10,050 for next year. He explained the district averages multiple methods (10‑year historic averages, weighted recent years, and demographer studies) and looks for a middle ground.

Bridal also gave a brief rundown of federal revenue in the district's recent budgets: federal funds made up about 4% of revenue (roughly $7.4 million), with the largest federal shares going to food services (just under 40% of the federal total), special education (about 30%) and Title programs (a little under 20%). He reminded the board ESSER stimulus funds were one‑time federal dollars.

Board members asked clarifying questions about cohort size differences between grade bands and how smoothing in state proposals could affect a growing district. Bridal reiterated timeline items the district must meet: a budget to the local Educational Service District by July 10 (on the required F‑195 form) and board adoption of the district budget by Aug. 31.

The board did not take a formal budget vote at the March 19 meeting; Bridal's presentation was an informational update and additional budget materials and the updated budget calendar are in the board packet. The board's next regular meeting is scheduled for April 16.

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The administration recommended that the board approve the March 19, 2025 meeting agenda; a motion was made and the board approved the agenda by voice vote. The board then approved the consent agenda, which included personnel items (the president noted new bus driver hires) and other routine items.

Later in the meeting the district presented a second reading of multiple policies and the administration recommended adoption in accordance with Policy 1310 (adoption/amendment of policies and bylaws). The policies adopted on second reading were: Policy 2022 (electronic resources/internet safety), Policy 2023 (digital citizenship and media literacy), Policy 5400 (personnel leaves) and Policy 6501 (data privacy). A motion to adopt the listed policies was moved and seconded; the board approved the motion by voice vote.

The board received a child nutrition written report for information only and was provided the January financial report and an updated 2025–26 budget calendar in the packet. No additional formal actions were recorded for those informational items.

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\"More than just a club, FCCLA is a platform where students learn critical life skills, leadership and career readiness through competitive events,\" Klein Gartner said, describing the organization's role in developing teamwork, public speaking and practical projects for the community. She told the board Sumner's chapter had expanded to 45 active members this year and that 26 students — 13 gold and 13 silver at state — qualified for nationals.

Klein Gartner said the district previously provided a per‑student stipend for nationals. With 26 qualifiers and the national competition in Orlando, she said there is a \"greater need for financial assistance this year\" and formally requested the board consider additional funding so \"all these students have an opportunity to participate.\"

She described advisors' extensive after‑hours work with students, noting the time volunteers dedicate helping students meet rubric and project requirements. Klein Gartner said the chapter's results included a rare perfect score by a student evaluator observed at state.

The board took the comment under advisement; no funding decision was announced at the March 19 meeting. The public‑comment period closed after her remarks.

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Sumner CFO: State revenue forecast dips; district projects modest enrollment growth

Sumner board approves meeting agenda, consent items and adopts four district policies

Speaker asks Sumner board for extra funding so 26 FCCLA students can attend nationals