District enrollment funding gap flagged
Salem School DistrictArkansas- Detected
- Aug 17, 2026
- 77 days ago
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- School Taxes
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From the meeting
At its August 17, 2026 meeting, Superintendent Wayne Guiltner reported the district is funded on 801 students but currently has 742 students in seats. He said the mismatch could cause a $500,000 funding loss next year. This is a planning signal tied to staffing, program, and budget decisions, though no procurement was authorized.
- Meeting date
- August 17, 2026
- Agency
- Salem School District
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