The Parkland Board of School Directors approved plans for the 2026-2027 proposed general fund budget amounting to $261,667,936 after careful consideration of the district’s growing needs and long-term financial outlook. The approval was made during the regularly scheduled board meeting May 12.
The 2026-2027 proposed general fund budget represents a 5.2% increase over 2025-2026 expenditures. To fund essential programs while minimizing the tax burden on the Parkland community, the district will utilize $9.83 million of its fund balance to balance the budget.
The proposed budget includes a total mill rate of 18.42, which represents a 3.50% millage increase (the maximum Act 1 index)…