From the transcript

And then looking ahead to FY28, I just want to recap that much of this funding is one-time., and it certainly does not eliminate ASD's long-term financial challenges. Many may have read in the media that additional one-time state funding may become available after the August 31st revenue determination, which is again to be made by the revenue commissioner. That uncertainty is why ASD, the board, and myself sent a letter to the commissioner asking for time timely revenue information. The timing of these dollars matters immensely because school districts need time to hire teachers, plan programs, and prepare. But unfortunately, it does not seem that the state is inclined to provide oil revenue projection ahead of that August 31st deadline, and that is not ideal, as August 31st is after the school year will have already started.

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