Verona Board reviews tentative 2026–27 budget, flags $1.2 million shortfall and possible staffing changes The Verona Board of Education reviewed a tentative fiscal 2026–27 budget that relies on $701,000 of fund balance, an allowable health‑care adjustment and other offsets but still identified a $1.2 million remaining imbalance; the presentation warned of a roughly $483 annual tax impact on the average home and said the district may consider up to 13 position reductions.

The Verona Board of Education is grappling with a $1.2 million budget shortfall and potential staffing cuts, leaving taxpayers to wonder about the impact on their wallets.

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District finance update: $1.67M ending fund balance, encumbrances and boundary work flagged CFO Nate presented financials showing an ending fund balance of about $1.67M for 24–25, noted $4M of additional costs identified since budget season (offset by ~$3.1M in revenues/adjustments), and outlined boundary committee work to address staffing‑driven structural deficits.

CFO Nate reveals a $1.67M ending fund balance but warns of $4M in unexpected costs and potential budget rebalance ahead!

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