August 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Annual Budget Retreat - 2026
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Opening Procedure, Retreat of the Board
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Call to Order, Roll Call, and Pledge of Allegiance
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Welcome Extended to Visitors
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Community Input on any Topic: This is your opportunity to speak to any topic concerning the school district. Since it is not an agenda item the board cannot discuss or take action at this time on the matter. Future discussion can be requested as an agenda item. Thank you for your participation.
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Community Input on Agenda Items: This is your opportunity to speak to items on the agenda. If you are not a part of the presentation of the agenda item you need to speak now. Thank you for your participation.
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Annual Budget Retreat
Rationale:
The purpose of the annual budget retreat of the Board is to discuss options for the 2026-27 budget. In addition to discussing possible plans and options, the Board will provide the superintendent with input regarding which option to bring for consideration at the September 14th hearings and meeting.
Please see the attached memo from Mr. Hafer for some background aimed at helping facilitate our planning and discussion.
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Informational Documents and Certifications
Rationale:
The following certification items are included here from NDE: Certified Budget Authority, State Aid, and Property Tax Authority.
In addition, the NDE Budget Text and Timeline are also included. The budget text is a handy document that outlines the aspects of school district budgeting from start to finish. The timeline is a useful document to see when key dates occur during the budget cycle.
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Certified County Valuations
Rationale:
The county assessors provide school districts with the official certified valuations for the school district each year by August 20th.
The valuation for ACS increased 7.06% for this budget cycle. The increase is due to Brown alone, as Rock County did not increase.
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Useful Data Regarding the Budget Process
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Please refer to the attached documents for historical budget data, including the possible budget/tax request for 2026-27.
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Budget Options and Possibilities for 2026-27
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We continue to have flexibility in our budget process, allowing us to be strategic for the taxpayer and maintain momentum for improving student learning.
The options attached here are suggestions and can be adjusted in such a manner to satisfy the input and direction of the board in preparation for consideration at the September 14th hearings and meeting.
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Board Input and Goals for the 2026-27 Budget
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The Board will provide Superintendent Hafer with input and direction regarding the development of the final budget option for consideration at the upcoming hearings and regular meeting in September.
Which option, or variation, would the Board like to be published in the paper and brought forward for consideration in September? What goals or action steps would the Board like to document as a result of the 2026 Budget Retreat? How do those goals align with our strategic planning guiding principles of focus: Personnel Effectiveness, Family and Community Partnerships, and District Resources? |
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Adjourn
Rationale:
The Budget Hearing is set for 7:00 p.m., September 14, 2026, followed by the Hearing to set the Tax Request. The September 14th Regular meeting will immediately follow the budget and tax request hearings. The hearings and meeting will be held in the ACS District Office. The current agenda(s) will be available for public inspection in the office of the superintendent.
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