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Clinton City Schools reports steady enrollment, shrinking debt and expected fund‑balance surplus
Summary
School officials reported steady K–6 enrollment, a full voluntary pre‑K, remaining debt of $694,000 and an anticipated surplus that will bring the school fund balance to roughly $8 million, plus upcoming capital spending on playgrounds and facility repairs.
Kelly Johnson (identified in the meeting as the school representative) told the council that Clinton City Schools had returned to class and that enrollment was holding steady. She reported approximately 930 students in kindergarten through sixth grade and said pre‑K enrollment is around 970 with voluntary pre‑K classes full. Scott Ray (identified in the meeting as presenting the year‑end financial report) outlined school finances: he said the district has one remaining payment on a prior bond/refinancing tied to a West Wing construction and that total school debt stands at $694,000. Ray said the school system’s audited fund balance for 23–24 was presented in the packet and that he expects about a $900,000 surplus that would put the fund balance near $8,000,000. Johnson said playground equipment for Clinton Elementary School had been delivered and that installation by the vendor Miracle was scheduled to begin on Tuesday, Sept. 2 (installation had been delayed by summer heat). She also announced that the district is hiring a full‑time maintenance position (not custodial), and applications are available through central office. Officials said they expect capital spending next year of about $1.5 million for a playground, auditorium work and some roof and HVAC projects; Ray said that while the district has worked to rebuild fund balance, upcoming capital needs will draw on reserves. No council action was required; the school reported these items as informational updates to the council.
