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Hendry Schools project strong reserves but warn federal grant freezes could force cuts
Summary
Superintendent and CFO presented a healthy reserve position but warned several federal grants are frozen pending review by the U.S. Department of Education; officials said up to 72 grant-funded positions could be affected and the district would adjust if funds are reduced.
Superintendent Mr. Swindle said Hendry County Schools enters the new budget year with unusually strong reserves but faces “serious uncertainty” because multiple federal Title grants are under review by the U.S. Department of Education. He said those grants pay for programs and personnel the district currently counts on as budgeted.
Why it matters: The superintendent told the school board the district’s fiscal position is strong because of careful ESSER spending, a frugal procurement approach, and interest income, but said frozen federal grants could still force staff reductions or program cuts. He repeated a warning distributed earlier in the…
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