He says it's very similar to the current year, but with a five per cent increase in state funding for higher education.
"For Black Hawk, a five per cent increase - I'm expecting it to keep us flat with our current year. We've had an enrollment decline, so our enrollment decline I'm expecting to be offset with that additional funding coming from the state."
Earlier this year, Black Hawk hired a consultant to help it recruit and retain students, because enrollment is now just about half of what it was ten years ago. And trustees approved raising tuition after leaving it at the same level for five years.
Frommelt will formally present next year's proposed budget at the May meeting of the board of trustees. After one month for public comment, it can be approved in June, for the fiscal year beginning July lst.