The budget woes facing the Ely School District have only worsened in recent weeks, but a significant gift from the Ely Educational Foundation will help fill some of a widening gap.
As much as $600,000 may be needed to balance the district’s budget in 2026-27, according to the latest estimates reviewed Monday night by Ely School Board members.
“The new number is $600,000,” said superintendent Anne Oelke. “We were saying preliminarily around $500,000 but it’s really $600,000.”
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