The Ogden City School District Board of Education convened on June 19, 2025, to discuss the final legal budget for the fiscal year 2025. The meeting highlighted significant financial projections and concerns regarding the district's budgetary health.

The proposed budget anticipates approximately $126 million in revenue against projected expenditures of around $132 million, resulting in a structural deficit of $5 million. This deficit raised concerns among board members, particularly as the district aims to maintain a healthy fund balance. The year-end fund balance is projected to be about $12 million, which is close to the previous year's balance of $16 million.

The budget discussion included various funds, notably Fund 21, which pertains to secondary school accounts. The board acknowledged limited control over how schools manage their allocated funds, which include revenue from fees and gate receipts. The end-of-year balance for this fund is expected to be around $2.4 million.

Additionally, Fund 23, which covers non-K-12 programs such as preschool and special education, is projected to end with a $50,000 fund balance. Fund 26, related to the redevelopment agency, serves primarily as a bookkeeping entry without affecting the district's financial standing.

The board also reviewed Fund 31, the debt service fund, which is projected to manage approximately $14 million to cover debt payments. This includes financing for various facilities, such as Hillcrest Elementary and the Ben Lomond Athletic Center. The board noted that while the debt service is manageable now, it is expected to become more challenging in the future.

The meeting concluded with a reminder of the upcoming ribbon-cutting ceremony for Hillcrest Elementary scheduled for August 1, 2025, and an invitation for board members to tour the facility before the event.

Overall, the discussions underscored the district's financial challenges, particularly the structural deficit, while also highlighting ongoing projects and the importance of maintaining fiscal responsibility. The board will need to address these concerns as they move forward with the budget approval process.