Last week, the Clinton Board of Education approved its Fiscal Year 2026 budget.

Schools Superintendent Drew Goebel explains there were some changes from the tentative budget they put on file last month to the budget they approved for this upcoming year. 

According to Goebel, the budgeting process for schools can be very confusing. There is a tentative budget that is approved, and then the budget is finalized the next month. However, Goebel indicates at the end of the fiscal year - which would be next summer - the district approves its final budget.

Among the unknowns Goebel identifies are things like grants.

The district will approve the finalized budget at the end of Fiscal Year '26 next summer.