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Budget Planning for 2026-27
Growing Together — Centering Students
4J is committed to being as transparent as possible and providing timely updates to our 4J community as it reduces spending for the coming school year’s budget by about $30 million. This webpage provides detailed information about the budget shortfall and the steps toward closing it. Importantly, it provides ways for the 4J community to stay informed and involved so the district makes needed financial decisions while remaining committed to our firsts proririty: students’ academic success and social-emotional well-being.
Latest Update
Feb. 4, 2026: The school board approved the final phase of budget reductions to close a projected $30 million shortfall for the coming 2026-27 school year. The decision, a 6-0 vote, will reduce school-based staffing at by up to 15 full-time-equivalent classified positions (out of 891 FTE district-wide) and up to 95 FTE licensed positions (out of 1,098 FTE district-wide). Individuals affected by the reduction in force have not yet been identified as the process requires multiple steps guided by state requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and district administrative rules.
Prior Updates
Update #4: Jan. 23, 2026
Update #3: Jan. 9, 2026
Update #2: Dec. 18, 2025
Update #1: Nov. 25, 2025