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Wednesday, June 25, 2025

How much has Orland SD 135 overspent over the past 10 years?

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Orland School District 135 accumulated $15.54 million in debt between fiscal years 2008 and 2017, according to a South Cook News analysis of public schools data.

Spending and revenue data obtained for this analysis comes from the Illinois Local Education Agency Retrieval Network (ILEARN), which is part of the Illinois State Board of Education and collects data annually on school district financials.

Over the 10-year span, Orland SD 135 reported 6.9 percent more revenue. At the same time, total spending went up 13.9 percent.

School district debt
Year
Total Revenue (nominal)
Total Spending (nominal)
Deficit / Surplus
2008
$71,050,991
$68,309,353
$2,741,638
2009
$72,302,363
$74,437,070
-$2,134,707
2010
$78,210,224
$73,809,453
$4,400,771
2011
$76,310,076
$75,073,128
$1,236,948
2012
$80,235,687
$87,087,551
-$6,851,864
2013
$78,156,012
$76,385,021
$1,770,991
2014
$75,080,817
$82,127,520
-$7,046,703
2015
$74,031,001
$79,763,846
-$5,732,845
2016
$71,917,524
$73,986,104
-$2,068,580
2017
$75,948,046
$77,798,989
-$1,850,943
Total
$753,242,741
$768,778,035
-$15,535,294
10-year change (%)
6.9
13.9
N/M
Illinois Local Education Agency Retrieval Network

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