SPRINGFIELD – This Thursday, Springfield Public Schools will present its proposed 2026–27 operating budget to the Budget Committee.
The District is working to address a $7.9 million budget deficit for the upcoming school year, and the proposed budget reflects months of analysis, planning, and community engagement, according to Chakris Kussalanant, communications manager for SPS.
“Developing this budget has required careful consideration and difficult decisions,” said Jodi O’Mara, acting superintendent. “At its core, this budget is…
