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Community Perspectives

The budget affects different people in different ways. We've developed 15 stakeholder profiles representing the range of people affected — parents, teachers, staff, taxpayers, board members, journalists, community advocates, and students. Each perspective shapes how the budget analysis is presented.

Parents

Parents of current and incoming students

Educators & Staff

Teachers, specialists, and staff navigating staffing changes

Community

Taxpayers, board members, and equity advocates

Media

Journalists covering the budget story

Students

Students directly affected by the budget