Overview: At the recent Grand Rapids School Board Finance Committee meeting, an increase in the budget for a bond project was disclosed, jumping from an initial $2 million to a revised estimate of $33 million. This revelation prompted discussions about the project’s budget adjustments and the broader implications for the district’s financial planning. In addition to this, concerns were raised about potential delays in state aid payments due to a looming state shutdown, prompting the finance office to consider potential borrowing to navigate the gap in funding.