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Vermillion board approves budget transfers, supplements, hires and audit engagement
Summary
The Vermillion School District 13-1 Board of Education on June 9 approved a package of business and budget items, including moving special-education interest back to the general fund, a $22,000 transfer to the preschool fund, acceptance of FY25 budget supplement No. 3, and authorization to pay FY25 claims through June 30, 2025.
The Vermillion School District 13-1 Board of Education on June 9 approved a package of business and budget items, including moving special-education interest back to the general fund, a $22,000 transfer to the preschool fund, acceptance of a FY25 budget supplement and authorization to pay FY25 claims through June 30, 2025.
Mr. Kosher, the district business manager, recommended moving interest earned in the special-education fund back to the general fund. "It would be in the best interest of the district financially to move those back from the special education fund into the general fund," he said, explaining the district had temporarily held interest in special education during prior ESSER funding years.
The board approved a transfer of $22,000 from the general fund into the preschool fund to subsidize that program for the coming year; staff noted current preschool enrollment was at less than half capacity for the fall and that the district may revisit the program if low enrollment continues. The board also approved an annual Medicaid administration agreement with the Southeast Area Co-op, under which the co-op bills the district 6.5% of the Medicaid reimbursement income for administrative support.
Other approved items included surplus declarations (decades-old riser platforms, library books, outdated textbooks, and older technology), a late invoice for professional-development materials to Solution Tree for $955.50 (to be reimbursed from a Title grant), and multiple personnel matters including resignations and new hires listed on the consent agenda.
Board members also approved FY25 budget supplement No. 3, which included catch-up entries to align grant-driven projects (TSI grants and a COPS security grant) and other expenses such as legal services, increased utility costs, additional special-education services and higher food-service participation. Finance discussion noted rising online payment processing fees and a possible need to revisit fee structures in the next fiscal year.
The board approved an engagement letter with the district auditor in advance of the scheduled audit so the required filing with the State Department of Legislative Audit can be completed before the audit date. Dr. Elvie, the superintendent, reported negotiations with most staff groups were complete, with paraprofessionals, librarians and secretaries still in progress.
Motions to approve items A through K and to authorize payment of FY25 claims were moved and seconded and passed by voice vote; the board recorded the votes as "Aye" and the motions carried. The board also scheduled the budget hearing and next regular meeting in July and set a tentative school-board retreat for Aug. 5.
No supplemental direction to staff or additional follow-up steps were recorded during the public portion of the meeting; several items will proceed under normal administrative processes and as part of upcoming committee work.
