Sheridan County School District #3’s business staff presented the board with the district’s financial position through August and ran through purchases that exceeded the board’s $5,002 threshold.

Staff reported year‑to‑date expenditures of about $404,600 through the first two months of the fiscal year, representing roughly 10 percent of the annual budget. The district received its first foundation payment for the fiscal year — $403,400.97 — plus special‑education reimbursement of $31,017.27 and local tax receipts of about $9,049.16, bringing August revenues to just over $443,000, staff said.

Department highlights included instructional payroll and support, administration costs, maintenance work and capital projects. Major maintenance spending totaled roughly $30,722.20 as the district closed out summer projects; capital construction included a water‑filter project at about $15,593 and security/capital appropriation spending of about $17,000 for a new front‑door intercom.

On the agenda for purchases exceeding $5,002, staff listed vendors and recent invoices tied to summer projects and start‑of‑year readiness: Apex Mechanical (final water‑filtration work), Lee Heating, Cooling & Refrigeration (kitchen refrigeration/ice‑maker work), seasonal sprinkler and painting services, and a contract with Premier Speakers Bureau for professional development. Staff told the board some invoices reflected work completed earlier in the summer and were only now arriving in the billing cycle.

Trustees also heard that the district has processed the sale of a suburban vehicle; proceeds will return to the general transportation fund and may be applied toward upcoming vehicle purchases.

No new budget transfers were proposed at the meeting; trustees asked clarifying questions about vendor timelines and remaining capital project work.

The board later approved a separate grant and capital project (see Votes at a Glance).