DeKALB – School District 428’s board this week is expected to approve its 2012-13 school year budget. Officials intend to cover a $2.3 million operating deficit with some of the $28 million in reserve funds.

The public will have a chance to comment before the board votes at its regular meeting Tuesday. The board unanimously approved a tentative budget Aug. 7. The deadline for the 2012-13 spending plan is Sept. 30.

President Tom Matya earlier said that board members have authorized a task force to look at possible cost-saving measures, but any steps wouldn’t take effect until the following year’s budget at the earliest.