USD 253 Cost Containment Committee Updates
The USD 253 Emporia's Cost Containment Committee is set to meet on October 21, with a key focus on finding $1.5 million in savings from the district's budget by the 2026 academic year.
According to Superintendent Dr. McGehee, the significant drop in student enrollment, with a total of almost 240 students from September 2024, reflects a five percent decrease in the district's enrollment and budget.
The main focus for the containment committee at this time is trying to find a way to carve out $1.5 million in savings from the district’s budget between now and the 2026 academic year.
- Key goal: $1.5 million in savings by 2026
- Enrollment drop: 240 students (5% of district's enrollment and budget)
Author's summary: USD 253 focuses on cost containment ahead of meeting.