In an effort to appear reasonable, the School Board claimed that the proposed 2026-2027 budget is $200,000 lower than the 2025-2026 budget.

Here's what was on last year's ballot for the 2025-2026 budget: $42,933,564

Here's what is on this year's ballot for the 2026-2027 budget: $42,957,713

Difference: The 2026-2027 budget is $24,149 HIGHER than the previous year's budget. NOT $200,000 LOWER.

That's peanuts compared to the fact that the school system lost 158 students last year.

Nearly the same cost. 10% fewer students. 11% increase in spending per student.

For more details, see what the Claremont Republican Committee has to say about it.

Claremont School District Salaries and Benefits 2025-2026 (1/13/26)

School Budgets

FY26-27 3v4 School Budget deltas

FY26-27 Category deltas

FY26-27 Disnard price tag

FY26-27 function deltas tag

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