The district and county business offices presented unaudited actuals for FY 2024–25 and answered board questions as union leaders and public commenters pressed for transparency about health insurance costs, administrative pay and spending patterns.

What officials presented: Robert Norton (district) told the board the district recorded roughly $60 million in revenue and about $62.7 million in operating expenditures for FY 2024–25, producing an overall dip in ending fund balance (unaudited) to about $6.0 million. Norton said unrestricted fund balance was roughly $2.2 million and restricted balance about $3.7 million.

On the county side, Norton reported roughly $11.2 million in revenues and $13.1 million in expenditures; year‑to‑year changes included a spike in operating expenses related to contractors.

Public comments and concerns: Teachers’ union ACTA asked the board to disclose whether a “me‑too” clause exists that ties administrative raises to negotiated teacher increases, saying lack of transparency hamstrings bargaining. The board’s business officer said no formal written me‑too clause has been identified in contracts but historically the board has, on several occasions, approved administrator salary schedule increases contemporaneously with bargaining outcomes.

Multiple public commenters requested line‑item clarity on warrants and raised concerns about health insurance costs passed to employees. A speaker urged administrative salary reductions and asked the board to consider whether certain contracts and purchases are necessary. A parent and a community member proposed exploring outsourcing human‑resources functions to save money.

Board action: The board voted to approve and certify the unaudited actuals for both the district and the county office at the meeting; staff indicated they will bring a fiscal stabilization plan and a consolidated financial comparison to future meetings for discussion.

Context and next steps: Norton said the board will receive a multiyear projection and a fiscal stabilization plan at upcoming checkpoints; board members asked for clearer, itemized comparisons of potential consolidation scenarios and short‑ and long‑term budget effects.