Fargo Schools to Notify Employees Facing Potential Cuts

District aims to be transparent as it looks to trim $5.3 million from budget.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Fargo Public Schools will soon notify employees who could be impacted by upcoming budget cuts, reorganizations, or reductions, according to Superintendent Dr. Cory Steiner. The district is looking to trim $5.3 million from its budget, which includes eliminating 56 positions.

Why it matters

The budget cuts and staffing reductions at Fargo Public Schools reflect the financial challenges facing many school districts nationwide as they grapple with declining enrollment, rising costs, and limited funding. The district's transparency in communicating these changes to impacted employees is an important step in managing the process.

The details

At a recent school board meeting, Superintendent Steiner said the district will reach out to employees next week who could be affected by the budget cuts and staffing changes. The district is seeking feedback from the community as it works through the budget reduction process.

  • Fargo Public Schools will notify impacted employees next week.
  • The district is looking to cut its budget by $5.3 million, including 56 positions.

The players

Fargo Public Schools

The public school district serving the city of Fargo, North Dakota.

Dr. Cory Steiner

The superintendent of Fargo Public Schools.

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What they’re saying

“That process is continuing to move along. We want to continue to be transparent and clear about where we're at in that process and make sure that we're continuing to seek feedback as we work our way through our budget reduction.”

— Dr. Cory Steiner, Superintendent (am1100theflag.com)

The takeaway

The budget challenges facing Fargo Public Schools reflect the broader financial pressures on school districts nationwide. The district's commitment to transparency in communicating these changes to impacted employees is an important step in managing the difficult process.