Board Minutes-2023.3.08

Creston Community School District                        

Board of Directors Meeting

Working Session

Budget Review 2023-2024

The Board of Directors of the Creston Community School District met on Wednesday, March 8, 2022.  The meeting was held in the boardroom and started at 6:00 p.m. Don Gee, President, presided and the following answered roll call:  Dr. Brad James, Dr. Amanda Mohr, Sharon Snodgrass, Don Gee and Galen Zumbach. Administrators present: Deron Stender, Bill Messerole, Callie Anderson, Casey Tanner, and Billie Jo Greene.  Guest:  Travis Squires, Financial Advisor from Piper Jaffery.

Visitors:  Dana Bakerink, Kelsey Donner, and Callie Worisek.

The president asked the members and audience to face the flag for the Pledge of Allegiance.

 Zumbach moved, Snodgrass seconded, to approve the agenda.  Motion carried 5-0.

Mr. Squires reviewed budget projects and formulas impacting projected budgets.  Indicated a healthy general fund balance with a need to make one-time general fund expenditures and avoid long term allocations to sustain a balanced and healthy solvency ratio.

Mrs. Greene and Mr. Stender reviewed the district financial projections based on enrollment, SSA, and the six funds.   Outlined the following:

1. ESSER impact on growth of the general fund, SAVE, & PPEL
2. One-time expenditures from the general fund FY 23:
   
   1. Bus
   2. Math Curriculum
   3. Technology Purchasing Cycle
   4. Clear Touch Panels
   5. Mower
   6. Skid Steer
3. Balanced Categorical Budgets through retirements and reduced extended contracts:
   
   1. At Risk
   2. TLC
   3. General Fund
4. The board discussed financial expectations and proposed budgets for the 2023-2024 school year.  The consensus of the school board was to recognize the proposed levy and budget for FY24.  Mrs. Greene reviewed the funds descriptions, financial health of the district, certified enrollment data and the proposed FY 24 budget.  Mr. Stender shared options administration that aligned staff and resources to address budget constraints.

Zumbach moved, Snodgrass seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 7:26 p.m.  Motion carried 5-0.

_______________________________________           ________________________________________

                          President                                                                         Secretary

Future meeting in Creston boardroom at 801 N. Elm Street, Creston, unless otherwise noted:

• Monday, March 20, 2023, 6:00 p.m., Regular Board Meeting
• Monday, April 10, 2023, 6:00 p.m., Budget Hearing Meeting
• Monday, April 17, 2023, 6:00 p.m., Regular Board Meeting