Garrett County board approves budget transfers, $500,000 for Dennett Road roof and awards $402,368 roofing contract

Garrett County Board of Education members on Aug. 12 approved a series of budget moves and capital actions, including a $462,000 transfer within the FY2024–25 budget, a $69,258 revenue-driven amendment for FY2025–26, a $500,000 one-time draw from the district—s health care trust to fund a partial roof replacement at the Dennett Road Educational Complex, and a $402,368 contract for that roof work to Heidler Roofing under the OMNIA Partners cooperative purchasing agreement.

Scott Felty presented the FY2024–25 transfer, saying the total move is $462,000 and listing the recipient activity lines: $50,000 to 181 certified salaries; $40,000 to 181 noncertified salaries; $62,000 to 401 certified salaries in people services; $200,000 to 350 special education consultants; and $110,000 to 901 fixed charges for retirement. Felty said the funds are being transferred from activity 229 (other instruction) where a surplus remained.

Superintendent McCarty recommended the transfer. Board member Rodney moved to approve the FY2024–25 transfer and Sadie seconded. The board approved the transfer by voice vote; no roll-call tally was recorded in the public discussion.

On the FY2025–26 budget, the board approved a $69,258 amendment to reflect increased state foundation "hold harmless" revenue and College and Career Readiness (CCR) funding. The superintendent said the additional revenue was received after the budget adoption and must be incorporated by law.…