Frequently Asked Questions

ISD 378 is facing a growing gap between available revenue and the cost of maintaining the programs, services, and opportunities our students and families value.

• State Funding Lag: Inflation has reduced state funding by $1,476 per pupil since 2015, equal to about $944,935 annually for Dawson-Boyd.

• Unfunded Mandates: New requirements such as READ Act, Earned Safe and Sick Time, and Paid Family/Medical Leave add costs.

Without additional revenue or further reductions, district reserves are projected to fall below the state’s -2.5% Statutory Operating Debt threshold, requiring additional state oversight. Our goal is to maintain financial stability while keeping local control focused on our students.