Facing end of COVID relief and rising costs, Edina schools predict budget hole
Edina schools could face tough budget choices this year, as schools and districts around the state contend with dwindling federal aid and rising co...
Edina schools could face tough budget choices this year, as schools and districts around the state contend with dwindling federal aid and rising costs. The Edina district could run a $4 million deficit in the 2023-24 school year, school business services director Mert Woodard told the school board this week — a projection that includes very conservative estimates about how much state aid Edina could receive, and assuming the district makes no cuts. "We as a district are coming up with cost-containment strategies," Superintendent Stacie Stanley said.