The county is set to vote on this year's budget on Monday, July 22nd, as officials prepare for the reading of the budget. In the lead-up to this vote, discussions have focused on several key initiatives, including the implementation of an online school payment system. After evaluating various solutions, the district is recommending Edlio, the current website host, for this service. The transition is expected to take several weeks or months, and stakeholders have been informed to address any inquiries from constituents.

Additionally, the district is transitioning its identity theft protection service from Norton Lifelock to Experian ID Watchdog, following a data breach in 2017. While the law mandates only one year of coverage, the district has continued to provide this service since the breach. The new vendor promises better pricing and coverage, although some initial challenges have arisen during the transition. School personnel are encouraged to enroll in the new service, with instructions provided for self-enrollment.

The meeting also included a review of an intergovernmental cooperative agreement related to insurance, which was previously approved. Financial reports detailing June 2024 expenditures and revenues were distributed for review, revealing a current fund balance of approximately $26 million, down from a peak of $37 million due to payroll expenses.

As the county prepares for the budget vote, officials are also monitoring the schedule of the county commission, which will address its budget on the same day. The meeting will not be livestreamed, but updates will be provided as necessary.