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Willmar school budget laced with uncertainties because of pandemic aid, legislative budget delays
Willmar s 2021-22 budget projects a drop in its fund balance in the coming year, but that could change as more financial information becomes available. The budget contains many assumptions due to uncertainty around the pandemic and because of legislative delays. 5:11 pm, Jul. 2, 2021 ×
In this September 2018 file photo, prekindergarten teacher Amber Herem talks to her class at Kennedy Elementary School in Willmar during the first week of pre-K classes. The education funding bill approved this week by the Legislature renewed funding for voluntary pre-K classes. The Willmar School District could receive about $1 million more in revenue from an increase in per-pupil state aid and the pre-K funding.
Willmar School Board adopts new budget, but changes are likely as fiscal year progresses
Minnesota school districts had to prepare budgets for the new fiscal year which begins July 1 before new levels of state aid were known, because the Legislature has only passed legislation related to education in recent days. The true financial picture for school districts following the upheaval of the pandemic may not be known for a while yet. 7:23 pm, Jun. 28, 2021 ×
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WILLMAR The Willmar School Board adopted the budget for the 2021-22 school year Monday, but many items in the budget could be adjusted as more information comes in later this year.
The impact of the pandemic is contributing to a larger-than-normal summer school program this year in the Willmar Public Schools. Classes start June 9 and run Monday through Thursday through July 1. About 600 students will be attending.
The pandemic has affected school schedules and budgets. A revised budget shows some effects and hints at more in the future from reduced enrollment and greater needs of children whose education has been disrupted.