Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind Board approves instructional policy despite budget concerns

The meeting of the Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind (USDB) board convened to discuss key policies and financial updates on June 12, 2025. The session began with a motion to approve the health and human instructional materials policy. After some clarification regarding the terminology used, the board voted on the policy, which passed with a majority of 11 votes in favor, despite opposition from members Boggess and Carrie.

Following the policy discussion, Vicky Summers, the financial manager for USDB, presented the financial report for the ten periods ending April 30, 2025. She reported total revenues of $50,660,000 against expenditures of $51,230,000, resulting in a deficit of $572,000. Summers indicated that updated figures from state finance suggested that USDB might finish the fiscal year close to budget but warned of the risk of ending the year in the red.

The meeting highlighted the board's commitment to advancing educational policies while also addressing significant financial challenges. Further discussions on budget management and strategies to mitigate the deficit are anticipated in future meetings.