Daniel Boone School Board President Andrew Basile said Nov. 12 that the district’s 2013-14 budget deficit is estimated to be $5 million.

He said the deficit will be balanced with the maximum amount tax increase of 1.2534 mills with two exceptions (the state’s pension fund, PSERS, and special education), programs reduction that will include 27.5 staff positions, and using $1.4 million of the district’s $2.6 million unassigned fund balance.

“That is unless we enter into contract negotiations,” said Basile, adding, “A lot needs to be refined - of what the state will provide. The tax base is pretty much the same. We also need to determine if our assumptions are accurate.”