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Tuesday, April 8, 2025

How much has Komarek SD 94 overspent over the past 10 years?

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Komarek School District 94 accumulated $4.67 million in debt between fiscal years 2008 and 2017, according to a West 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, Komarek SD 94 reported 18.6 percent more revenue. At the same time, total spending went up 45 percent.

School district debt
Year
Total Revenue (nominal)
Total Spending (nominal)
Deficit / Surplus
2008
$5,426,163
$5,110,744
$315,419
2009
$5,334,414
$6,058,641
-$724,227
2010
$5,686,666
$7,348,544
-$1,661,878
2011
$5,520,966
$5,663,011
-$142,045
2012
$6,234,453
$6,049,609
$184,844
2013
$6,686,638
$6,270,581
$416,057
2014
$6,247,345
$6,525,197
-$277,852
2015
$6,250,209
$7,107,391
-$857,182
2016
$6,416,892
$7,362,509
-$945,617
2017
$6,438,000
$7,412,951
-$974,951
Total
$60,241,746
$64,909,178
-$4,667,432
10-year change (%)
18.6
45
N/M
Illinois Local Education Agency Retrieval Network

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