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Superintendent proposes restoring third finance position; five‑year projection discussion continues
Summary
Superintendent Don Cowart proposed restoring a third accountant/controller position in the finance office to handle audits, grants and routine accounting; committee members supported the idea. District staff further explained the complexities of the five‑year fiscal projection and reserve strategies.
Superintendent Don Cowart told the committee he plans to post a third finance‑office position — restoring the office to a three‑person structure — to provide accounting capacity, support audits and create capacity to pursue and manage grants.
Why it matters: The finance office handles payroll, accounts payable/receivable, audits and grant reporting; additional staffing would change internal controls and may affect the district’s ability to respond to audits and manage federal, state and private grants.
Reason for the change: Cowart said the…
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