Grand Forks School Board discusses 2026 budget priorities and implementation policies for boundary lines

Grand Forks School Board discusses 2026 budget priorities and implementation policies for boundary lines

GRAND FORKS – As Grand Forks School Board members work to prioritize needs in the 2026 budget, they also believe an emphasis on socioeconomic balance has caused public hesitancy regarding proposed school boundaries. Those were among the issues discussed during a School Board retreat on Thursday, Aug. 14. The current budget for the 2025-26 school year is expected to be $2.9 million over initial projections. Hoping to reduce the overage, board mem…