Declining enrollment remains a key factor in Detroit Lakes Public Schools' upcoming budget

Declining enrollment remains a key factor in Detroit Lakes Public Schools' upcoming budget

DETROIT LAKES — Compared to last school year’s budget, Detroit Lakes Public Schools expects a slight increase in funding for the upcoming year, with total projected revenue of about $53.7 million. The district’s primary revenue source remains state funding, which accounts for about 70% of the total. Federal revenues contribute about 5.5%, according to the budget book for the upcoming year. Last year, the district received about $53.5 million in …