Waitsburg School District Approves 2015-16 Budget

WAITSBURG – During the July 29 public budget hearing, the Waitsburg School Board unanimously approved the proposed $4.1 million budget for the 2015-16 school year.

The 2015-16 budget is based on a total K-12 projected enrollment of 281.75 full-time-equivalent (FTE) students. For the 2014-15 school year, the district budgeted for 269.4 FTE and ended the year at 292.48.

Total expected revenues for 2015-16, based on projected enrollment and anticipated grant funds, is $3.9 million. Total projected program expenditures equal $4.1 million. When combined with the $11,500 the district transfers to ei...