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International Academy OCCMA budget presented as information; district reports under-enrollment
Summary
The board received an informational presentation on the International Academy (OCCMA) budget for 2025–26. Waterford is authorized for 60 seats at the consortium campus but reported about 28 participating students this year.
Assistant Superintendent Hillebrand presented an informational overview of the International Academy (OCCMA) budget for the 2025–26 school year. Hillebrand said the International Academy is a consortium program; each participating district must present its portion of the budget for approval by consortium members.
Key points from the information item: - Foundation allowance assumption: administration modeled the budget using the governor’s executive-order assumption, including a $392 per pupil increase. - Consortium rules allow charging up to 10% above the foundation allowance; the academy plan uses that full 10%. - The OCCMA budget reduces one position and is projected to carry reserves of approximately 3%; Hillebrand noted the preference would be to reach about a 5% reserve level but explained the academy does not have the same obligations as a full district instructional program. - Waterford’s authorization: the district is authorized for 60 seats at the OCCMA campus but currently has about 28 participating students; the district pays only for students who participate, not for unfilled authorized seats.
Why it matters: Participating districts must understand cost-sharing assumptions used by the OCCMA consortium. Under-enrollment compared with authorized seats affects program capacity and planning.
Ending: Trustees asked clarifying questions about seat counts and program structure. No action was taken; the item was presented for information.
