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Board hears May budget amendments including transportation gain, summer reading and federal grants
Summary
Iredell‑Statesville Schools staff presented a package of May budget amendments covering state and federal revenue adjustments, capital receipts from sold assets and donations funding CTE equipment.
Iredell‑Statesville Schools staff presented a package of May budget amendments covering state and federal revenue adjustments, capital receipts from sold assets and donations funding CTE equipment.
Adam Steele, presenting the monthly budget amendments, summarized the largest state‑fund changes and the most significant line items. He said the district received additional state public‑school funding that included $255,595 earmarked for summer reading camp and $152,250 designated for school safety grants (metal detectors). Transportation allotment increased by $697,776, which Steele said was due to improved transportation efficiency; he explained the district receives higher state reimbursement when it increases routing efficiency. Steele also cited $39,150 for developmental day (EC) and said available line‑item breakdowns were included in the amendment packet.
Steele said federal grant adjustments totaled $171,966, with $132,591 identified for children with special needs as risk‑pool funds that must be used for specific purposes. He reported capital receipts of $52,258 from disposition of fixed assets (sold vehicles and equipment) and special‑revenue donations totaling $34,993, including $26,715 for a CTE trailer.
Board members asked for further detail. Mr. Sloan asked whether any of the fund movements were surprises; Steele replied the transportation increase was the most notable unexpected positive. Dr. Berry and other board members discussed how transportation efficiency gains translated into local budget savings and staff noted that those savings amounted to the equivalent of several teaching positions by avoiding local expenditures. Steele said he would provide additional comparative numbers, including the current contract costs for services discussed earlier, at the next meeting.
No formal vote was taken; staff presented the amendments for board review and said they will return with any recommended approvals on the upcoming consent or action agenda.
