For the current 2025–26 school year, the district identified an expected shortfall of $6 million, which has led to ongoing adjustments.

These financial shortfalls have primarily been driven by state underfunding.

 Because state revenue has not kept up with these costs, the district has had to make significant reductions across the system, which has impacted staffing and beloved electives.

Through this petition, we hope to raise our collective voices in support of stronger, more sustainable funding for our schools and to help improve district budgets in the years ahead.