Board approves monthly bills amid questions about GovLink contract billing

The Geary County Schools Board of Education approved the district's monthly bills after a board member raised concerns about how payments to GovLink are being calculated.

The board accepted the bills on a motion to approve; the motion carried by voice vote. Doctor Edgleston recommended approval, saying only routine monthly bills were before the board. A board member later asked that the board revisit GovLink invoicing at the July 7 meeting and seek clarification from Colonel Lindsey.

The board member said the district has "over a 100,000,000 in contract under contract," while "we're only sitting with about 55,000,000 in our bank," and that "we still haven't even closed out $3,000,000 worth" over three years. The member added that the district appears to be "paying on that full contract to the price, that original contract price," despite not drawing interest on the larger contracted amounts. The board member asked for a narrative or update from Colonel Lindsey about changes on post that could affect billing or maintenance.

Doctor Edgleston introduced the bills agenda item by saying, "We have a couple of items for you this morning. The first is gonna be the approval of bills... I recommend the following through a board consideration." After discussion the board voted to approve the bills as presented.

The board did not record a roll-call tally for the bill vote in the transcript; the motion was carried by voice vote after a motion and second.

The discussion is scheduled to return to GovLink invoicing and contract closeout status on July 7, when the board member requested an update from Colonel Lindsey or other staff.