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ROCORI board approves preliminary levy, insurance renewal and donation; consent agenda passes
Summary
At the meeting the board approved the night’s agenda and consent agenda, passed a motion to adopt a preliminary property tax levy, approved an insurance renewal with higher premiums, and adopted a resolution accepting a $1,900 donation of football pants from the booster club.
The ROCORI Public School District board approved several procedural and financial items at its meeting, including the preliminary levy for the next tax cycle, renewal of property/liability and workers’ compensation insurance, and a charitable donation to athletics.
Agenda and consent items: The board first approved the evening’s agenda (motion by Len, second by Kayla) and then approved the consent agenda (motion by Kayla, second by Lynn). Both motions passed on voice vote with members indicating “aye.”
Preliminary levy: Board members voted to approve the district’s preliminary levy, which sets the maximum levy amount the county auditor will use to produce proposed tax statements. Jason (district business manager) explained the levy estimate includes roughly $7.6 million in the local school levy for payable 2026 (fiscal/payment calendar details were described as estimates). Jason described components such as bond debt, a general fund levy of about $4.5 million, and a lease levy item tied to a potential future property purchase handled through Ben Stearns. The board approved the preliminary levy on a motion by Jennifer, seconded by Robin; members voted “aye.” The board will set the final levy at the December truth‑in‑taxation hearing.
Insurance renewal: The board accepted a recommended renewal of the district’s combined property, liability and workers’ compensation insurance (broker Marsh McLennan). District staff said the package will increase by about 18.5%, driven largely by higher workers’ compensation costs and rising property valuations and market changes in wind/hail coverage. Property replacement values cited in discussion approached the hundreds of millions across district buildings, and the district continues to carry a deductible the board described as lower than some peers (the current deductible cited for the building in discussion remained $25,000). The board approved the insurance renewal on a motion by Lynn, seconded by Robin; members voted “aye.”
Donation resolution: The board adopted a resolution accepting a donation of football pants valued at $1,900 from the district booster group. The motion to accept the donation was made by Jennifer, seconded by Kayla, and passed on voice vote.
Voting format and next steps: Where the transcript records only voice votes (“aye”) without individual roll‑call tallies, the board’s outcomes are recorded here as motions approved by voice vote. The board will return to levy certification and more detailed budget work at upcoming meetings and at the required December truth‑in‑taxation proceedings.
Ending: With those approvals, the board moved on to administrative reports and the meeting adjourned after routine updates and scheduling.
