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How much has Berwyn South SD 100 overspent over the past 10 years?

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Berwyn South School District 100 accumulated $12.86 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, Berwyn South SD 100 reported 38.5 percent more revenue. At the same time, total spending went up 40.2 percent.

School district debt
Year
Total Revenue (nominal)
Total Spending (nominal)
Deficit / Surplus
2008
$32,306,275
$31,682,334
$623,941
2009
$33,449,064
$34,094,743
-$645,679
2010
$37,525,475
$38,782,234
-$1,256,759
2011
$38,667,994
$39,868,310
-$1,200,316
2012
$38,665,669
$43,306,137
-$4,640,468
2013
$46,941,823
$43,873,144
$3,068,679
2014
$40,742,370
$43,845,963
-$3,103,593
2015
$40,202,907
$44,565,088
-$4,362,181
2016
$52,517,486
$54,169,327
-$1,651,841
2017
$44,735,649
$44,431,102
$304,547
Total
$405,754,712
$418,618,382
-$12,863,670
10-year change (%)
38.5
40.2
N/M
Illinois Local Education Agency Retrieval Network

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