Preliminary Proposed Lincoln Public Schools 2025–2026 Budget
The Preliminary Proposed Budget for the 2025-2026 school year represents an investment in strategic priorities identified by the Lincoln Community. The Budget Work Session on June 24th provides details about the preliminary proposed General Fund expenditure and revenue budget. Two public work sessions, three public forums, six Board of Education meetings and an online input tool provide the community with opportunities to weigh in on the LPS budget.
Important Dates and Events
Tuesday, June 24
Budget Work Session at 4:30 p.m.
at the SJDLC, Boardroom
Board Meeting at 6 p.m.
Opportunity for Public Comment
Wednesday, June 25
Online Input Window Opens
Presentation & Budget Forum at Noon
District Website
Presentation & Budget Forum at 6:00 p.m.
Steve Joel District Leadership Center
Thursday, June 26
Presentation & Budget Forum at 6:00 p.m.
District Website
Friday, July 11
Online Input Window Closes
Tuesday, July 22
Budget Work Session at 4:30 p.m.
at the SJDLC, Boardroom
Board Meeting at 6 p.m.
Opportunity for Public Comment
August 25
Budget Hearing
August 26
Board Meeting at 6 p.m.
Opportunity for Public Comment
Key Contacts
Kim Schmidt – Director of Budget & Finance, kschmidt@lps.org; 402-436-1708
Doug Anderson – Budget Specialist, danders5@lps.org; 402-436-1614
Julie Dougherty – Budget and Audit Technician, jdougher@lps.org; 402-436-1757
Videos and Presentations
Past Budget Information
Interested in scheduling a budget presentation for your community group?
Contact Associate Superintendent for Business Affairs Dr. Liz Standish at 402-436-1636
