The North Wasco County SD 21 board voted to adopt Resolution 24‑25‑15 to appropriate $26,000 in leftover escrow funds. Director Vaught moved the resolution; Director Nelson seconded, and the motion passed on a voice vote.

Chief Financial Officer Mr. Anderson told the board the district’s budget this year was particularly challenging. He said the district is estimating enrollment and attempting to “right size” staffing; the current plan shows a net reduction of six positions, most occurring through attrition. Mr. Anderson emphasized uncertainty about federal funding levels and said the budget will be returned to the board in June for public hearing and adoption with any necessary adjustments.

Mr. Anderson reported the district has begun the external audit process; field work will take place next week and he does not expect the audit report to be issued until December because of the audit schedule. He also described outstanding encumbrances and the need to transfer appropriations to avoid overexpenditure.

Mr. Anderson updated the board on facilities and vendor contracts: Sodexo previously contributed roughly $500,000 in capital improvements (including a fire alarm system at Chenoweth) and still has funds to purchase radios; in exchange Sodexo received a five‑year contract extension and has agreed to forego a contractual cost‑of‑living increase for the coming year. The district awarded a food services contract with a one‑year base and up to four extensions; the extension paperwork must be approved by the Oregon Department of Education and the district will bring a resolution at the next board meeting to finalize the extension.

Motion and vote: Director Vaught moved to adopt Resolution 24‑25‑15; Director Nelson seconded. The resolution passed unanimously.

The CFO thanked budget committee members for their work and noted additional small appropriation transfers are forthcoming to reconcile encumbrances and salaries.