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Civic Center operating losses flagged in annual report; board asks for monthly breakdown
Summary
Staff presented an annual Civic Center revenue and expense report showing $46,562.50 in revenue and a larger expense figure; board members requested monthly detail and use breakdown to better understand operating deficits.
The board received an annual report on Civic Center operations showing $46,562.50 in total revenue for 2024–25 and a larger expense figure listed in the packet. Board members asked staff to return with a monthly breakdown of revenues and expenses and a tally of how the facility is used by the district to better understand operating losses.
A presenter noted that total revenue for 2024–25 was $46,562.50; the packet listed total expenses in a format that did not clearly translate to a conventional dollar figure. Board members highlighted utility costs (electric, water and sewer) and supply costs as major drivers and asked for monthly statements and a clearer activity ledger showing school-sponsored versus outside rentals.
Board members noted the Civic Center is used for graduation, concerts and school-sponsored events that still consume utilities and staff time even when not booked by outside groups. One board member suggested staff pursue more outside bookings or programming to generate revenue, and another asked staff to identify efficiency upgrades (lighting, HVAC) that could lower operating cost.
Ending
Staff agreed to provide a monthly statement, a breakdown of how the building is used (school events versus outside rentals) and to highlight opportunities to increase outside revenue and reduce operating costs.
