CCSD Approves Tentative $4B Budget for 2026-27 School Year

District expects enrollment and staffing declines in the coming year.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 5:25am

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The Clark County School District Board of Trustees has approved a tentative $4 billion budget for the 2026-2027 school year, a $33 million decrease from the previous year. The reduction is attributed to an expected drop in enrollment and a projected decrease of at least 1,000 employees, including 19,000 teachers, by June 2027.

Why it matters

CCSD is the largest school district in Nevada, serving over 100 schools and more than 35,000 employees. The district's budget and staffing levels have a significant impact on the education and resources available to students across the Las Vegas valley.

The details

The CCSD Board of Trustees unanimously approved the tentative $4 billion budget for the 2026-2027 school year. The budget is $33 million less than the previous year, which the district attributes to an expected decline in enrollment and a projected drop of at least 1,000 employees, including 19,000 teachers, by June 2027.

  • The tentative budget was approved by the CCSD Board of Trustees on April 10, 2026.
  • The board is scheduled to review the final budget in May 2026.
  • The board is also scheduled to review CCSD's Amended Final Budget in December 2026.

The players

CCSD Board of Trustees

The governing body of the Clark County School District, responsible for approving the district's budget and policies.

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What’s next

The CCSD Board of Trustees will review the final budget for the 2026-2027 school year in May 2026, and the Amended Final Budget in December 2026.

The takeaway

CCSD's tentative $4 billion budget for the 2026-2027 school year reflects the district's efforts to adapt to declining enrollment and staffing levels, while continuing to provide education and resources to students across the Las Vegas valley.