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Treasurer reports revenue timing, ARP ESSER revision and warns state budget changes could reduce district funding
Summary
The treasurer told the board January receipts were down versus last year, reported an ARP ESSER appropriation revision of $61,000, and staff warned ongoing state budget proposals and voucher growth could cut state funding and require district advocacy and contingency planning.
The district treasurer presented the monthly financial update to the Amherst Exempted Village Board and warned that changes in the state budget process could reduce state funding for the district.
Treasurer (Amy) said January receipts were lower than the same month last year and noted timing differences in state advances: last year’s first advance arrived in January; this year the equivalent first‑half advance was received later (the treasurer said the first advance will appear next month). Year‑to‑date receipts and spending were summarized for the board.
An appropriation revision increased ARP ESSER spending by $61,000; the treasurer said district ESSER 3 funds have been fully spent and that the district recently created a new district‑managed fund to collect donations for new band uniforms targeted for the 2026–27 school year.
State budget and advocacy
District leaders told the board they are tracking the governor’s executive budget and House responses; multiple simulations circulating at the state level make local forecasting difficult. Board members and administrators repeatedly urged advocacy: the presentation said vouchers and community/STEM school funding are increasing while the state share of the Fair School Funding formula appears to be decreasing.
Treasurer and board members advised that advocacy with local legislators and careful forecasting will be necessary because school funding simulations vary and the five‑year forecast is due before the final state budget is fixed. Staff asked board members and community to raise district concerns with legislators and said administration will prepare contingency plans for possible state funding reductions.
Ending
Board members asked questions and were told the district plans to continue monitoring settlement sheets and to present further updates; administrators emphasized the uncertain climate and the need for proactive advocacy and scenario planning.
