Declining enrollment, rising costs, and state funding uncertainty could impact staffing and student programs in 2026–27
Poudre School District is projecting a potential funding reduction between $8 million and $17 million for the 2026–27 school year, a shift district leaders say could lead to staffing reductions and changes to student programs across Northern Colorado schools.
Superintendent Brian Kingsley shared the update with families this week, citing declining enrollment, uncertainty in state funding, instability in federal grants, and rising operational costs as key drivers behind the projected shortfall…