Coeur d'Alene School District balances operating budget

Surplus of $1.65 million projected for next year

Much belt-tightening and reduction of expenditures have been put into place to balance what would have been a $6 million 2025 fiscal year budget shortfall in the Coeur d'Alene School District. Director of Finance Shannon Johnston provided a comprehensive overview of the district's finances Monday evening during a budget hearing, held at Midtown Meeting Center in Coeur d'Alene. “Next year, we are projecting a $1.65 million surplus," Johnston said. "Negotiations have not occurred yet, and that’s why you’re going to see a surplus. We have not settled on anything."

Budget discussion for Cd'A School Board continues today

Special meeting at 4 p.m.

The budget discussion will continue at 4 p.m. today when trustees of the Coeur d'Alene School District hold a workshop at Midtown Meeting Center, 1505 N. Fifth St., Coeur d'Alene.

Cd’A School District braces for 2025 budget shortfall

Enrollment, inflation, special education, state funding among contributing factors

The Coeur d’Alene School District is forecasting a budget shortfall in 2025.

Cd'A Schools adopts $131 million budget

A $131 million budget has been adopted by the Coeur d'Alene School District for the 2023-2024 school year. The school board unanimously voted on the budget Monday during a budget adoption meeting and workshop. This budget entails $98 million for the general fund and $33 million for all other funds.