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Commission approves school budget amendment to reallocate existing funds; no fund‑balance change
Summary
County commissioners approved a school budget amendment that transfers money between line items and includes one restricted grant; presenters said the change did not affect the fund balance.
The Coffee County Board of Commissioners approved a school budget amendment (attachment 11B1) that moves existing budgeted money between line items and includes one restricted grant; county staff said the amendment does not reduce the general fund balance.
April (last name not specified in transcript), the school system’s budget representative, explained the amendment moves funds into additional medical, dental and vision lines and adjusts salary lines to cover vacancies or staffing changes. April said the amendment was a cleanup item and that restricted grant funds will be handled from the restricted fund account.
Commissioner Morris moved the amendment; Commissioner Watkins seconded. The amendment was approved by a 15‑0 vote. County staff said the adjustment involves reassigning already‑budgeted funds rather than drawing on the fund balance.
Commissioners asked clarifying questions during the discussion about which lines were increased and whether the changes would show on the second page of the amendment paperwork; staff indicated the fund‑balance impact would be listed on that page if there were any change.
