Canajoharie school merger proposal rejected in June advisory vote as districts continue planning
Voters rejected a proposed Canajoharie-Fort Plain school merger in a non-binding June 4 advisory poll. The result does not itself end the process.
School budgets
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Quincy school board puts facilities sales-tax question on November 2026 ballot
The Quincy School Board voted July 14 to ask voters in November 2026 whether to approve a sales tax dedicated to school facilities and infrastructure.
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Freeport district cuts bus route for 62 students to save about $75,000
Freeport School District 145 plans to eliminate a bus route serving 62 Center and Blackhawk elementary students starting with the 2026-27 school year.
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Chicago Public Schools’ $732.5M Gap Puts Layoffs and Furloughs in Play
Chicago Public Schools is weighing a $9.88 billion budget built around cuts, assumed city TIF revenue, five possible furlough days and a spending freeze.
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San Antonio ISD confirms Adrian Bustillos as superintendent
San Antonio ISD confirmed Adrian Bustillos on July 20. He is expected to start in August as the district faces enrollment and budget pressures.
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Howard County hearing July 20: $6.82M HCPSS operating, $6.07M capital
Howard County Council’s July 20 hearing would consider HCPSS budget changes: CR120-2026 adds $6,818,972 in operating authority, and CB46-2026 adds $6,068,000 in capital.
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Tucson Unified approves $797.4M budget plan; July 14 Truth-in-Taxation hearing
Tucson Unified approved a $797.4M FY 2026-27 budget plan on June 16 and will hold a July 14 Truth-in-Taxation/Adjacent Ways hearing—residents can comment.
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Walton voters approve $26.9 million school budget after crossing tax cap
Walton NY – Voters approved Walton Central School District’s $26.9 million budget 247-152 after it crossed the tax cap and needed supermajority support.
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Plano ISD says next school year could start with a $44 million deficit
Plano ISD is projecting a roughly $44 million shortfall for 2026-27, a planning figure that could affect staffing, pay, and school programs.