Money was on the minds of Estes Park School Board members on Monday night as they discussed the district’s 2025-2026 budget.

Director of Business Services Brian Lund told the board that the district’s total revenue for fiscal year 2025-2026 sits at $25.8 million, around $700,000 higher than the current fiscal year.

The preliminary budget includes $19.3 in General Fund revenue, an increase of around $1.5 from the current fiscal year budget. Total expenditures are currently budgeted at $18.3 million for fiscal year 2026. With right around $1 million in fund transfers, the district’s General Fund currently has a balanced budget.

The General Fund is again supplemented by the community through revenue received as a Mill Levy Override to property taxes. The district should receive approximately $3.5 million in Mill Levy Override. Additionally, based on assessed property valuations, the district will receive $11.5 million in program funding from property taxes.

He said the district would receive some $13,380 in per-pupil funding, though fewer students are expected in the district’s schools than last year, a bump of around $600 compared to the current fiscal year.

He said the district is expecting a few grants, including a State Gifted and Talented Grant and a new School Counselor Corps Grant, bringing in some $51,000 and $30,000 respectively.

As far as capital projects, the district has budgeted to transfer funds for repairs and facility upgrades in the amount of roughly $1.7 for the coming fiscal year.

The Board approved the preliminary budget as part of the meeting’s consent agenda.

In other business, Superintendent Ruby Bode shared that the new football stadium is receiving some finishing touches and aesthetic enhancements. In her superintendent report, she mentioned painting and re-roofing taking place at the stadium’s ticket booth and another small shed. The field remains closed as the district works to restore grass growth on the field.

The board’s next meeting is scheduled for August 26.