The Jordan School District has presented its proposed budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, in a report published August 27. The proposed budget is balanced and includes several operational changes, such as meal price increases and a $25 million transfer from the General Fund to the Self-Insurance Fund.
According to the district, the 2026-27 projected enrollment is expected to decrease by 682 students, a 1.22% drop from the October 1, 2025, enrollment, resulting in a projected total of 57,436 students.
Operational changes in the upcoming fiscal year include increased funding for sixteen rotation substitute days per elementary school and the addition of two Human Resources administrators, four Special Education Team Leads, and a 20-hour Administrator Mentor position. The district also noted cost reductions involving three Human Resources Assistants, one Payroll Clerk, and one District Administrative Assistant.
Nutrition Services Fund changes include price increases for various meals. Lunch prices for elementary students are projected to rise from $2.00 to $2.25, while secondary lunch prices are expected to increase from $2.25 to $2.55. Adult lunch prices are projected to go from $4.10 to $5.00. Breakfast prices for elementary students are slated to rise from $1.05 to $1.30, and secondary breakfast prices from $1.25 to $1.55.
The district's construction projects include a multi-year remodel of West Jordan High School, which has an estimated completion date of November 2029. This project is to be funded using the existing fund balance and reductions to land purchase and summer project budgets.
In the Self-Insurance Fund, the district reported that all health insurance plan premiums will increase, with the district paying for 77.4% of the premium increase. Additionally, copays are expected to increase between $5 and $10, and deductibles are projected to increase by $250, $500, or $750.
The proposed 2026-27 tax rate will reflect a certified tax rate that is revenue neutral plus new growth. However, the actual tax rate remains undetermined until the assessed valuation and certified tax rates are calculated by Salt Lake County and the State Tax Commission.
