Cache County Board of Education Holds Business Session and Budget Hearing to Plan for District Growth

NORTH LOGAN, UT — June 19, 2026 — The Cache County Board of Education held its regular business session and budget hearing on June 18 to discuss the district’s roadmap and financial plans for the upcoming school year.

The primary focus of the meeting was reviewing the tentative budget and the detailed property tax impact schedule. This plan is structured to directly invest in the community's rapid growth and ensure every student has a fully supported learning environment.

Managing High Performance with Low Spending

When looking at the district’s current funding situation, Cache County School District functions within unique financial parameters. Data from the district's recent State of the District report highlights a trend of lean operations and strong resource alignment.

Historically, Cache County School District has maintained one of the lowest per-pupil spending rates in Utah, consistently ranking near the bottom in expenditures per student. Despite working with fewer operational dollars per student, Cache County continues to achieve upper-tier academic outcomes and high graduation rates.

The proposed budget adjustments are designed to preserve this high-quality learning standard as operational demands increase.

Understanding Funding

School district funding in Utah is derived primarily from local property taxes and state income tax allocations, including the state’s Voted and Board Local Levy Programs. Cache has a comparatively weak property tax base, ranking 36th in taxable value per student (sixth-lowest statewide) at $604,209. In comparison, neighboring Logan City School District has a taxable value of $1,183,240 per student, nearly double that of Cache.

Understanding the Budget Numbers and Community Impact

To keep up with the evolving needs of Cache Valley families, the tentative budget includes an estimated proposed $8,610,926 increase in property tax revenue, beyond the revenues guaranteed by the certified tax rate. In accordance with the district's property tax impact schedule, this funding is tied to critical, positive advancements for local students:

• Securing Full State Funding: Roughly $6.2 million of the adjustment directly protects and restores the district's qualification for the state's Voted and Board Local Levy Programs, keeping state dollars flowing into local classrooms.

• Staffing Three New Schools: Approximately $2 million of the additional funds will ensure that three newly opening schools are completely staffed with essential personnel, including principals, counselors, custodians, and instructional specialists.

• Student Transportation and Safety: The remainder of the budget increase ($380,000) will fund much-needed school buses for the new routes associated with the new schools, and for ongoing maintenance and operations.

Additionally, the district highlighted positive state-level support, with the state’s Weighted Pupil Unit (WPU)—the base funding allocated per student—projected to rise by 4.2% to $4,870.

Next Steps and Public Involvement

Cache County School District is committed to complete transparency throughout this process. The budget hearing serves as a collaborative starting point. Final tax rate projections will continue to be updated as the county finalizes official certified rates.

The district invites community members to stay engaged and educated. A formal Truth-in-Taxation public hearing is scheduled for August 6, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., during which residents can ask questions and provide public comments before the Board of Education holds a final vote on the proposal.