This document summarizes the budget challenges facing a school district. It discusses factors like declining state aid, expense increases, and budget cuts over the past few years. The district is facing a $2.2 million shortfall for the upcoming year. To close the gap, the district plans to use federal stimulus funds, reserves, retirements, and cuts. Options are presented to increase taxes/levy to restore some positions or programs. Voters will also be asked to approve purchasing two buses.