The tentative budget for Springfield Public School District 186 projects a deficit of nearly 18 million dollars.
Superintendent Jennifer Gill told board members during a special meeting to initially present the budget on Tuesday that there are several unknowns in state and federal funding. Fund balances will cover the deficit in the upcoming year.
Director of Business, Finance and Operations Steve Miller outlined a three-year deficit reduction plan. A public hearing on the budget will be held on September 15.
