Othello School District 2026-27 finances healthy -- but there are warning signs

The Othello School District will have to borrow from its reserve fund for the 2026-27 school year. Superintendent Pete Perez said that while OSD is in good financial shape now, staying that way will require planning and possibly some tough decisions.
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by CHERYL SCHWEIZER
Staff Writer | August 13, 2026 3:30 AM

OTHELLO — While the Othello School District is in good financial condition for 2026-27, things look a little bumpy over the next four to five years unless there’s some advance planning. Othello School Board members reviewed the proposed 2026-27 budget Monday, and Othello Superintendent Pete Perez said there could be some tough decisions ahead.

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