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Board approves request to supervisors to reappropriate state funds after enrollment rise; bonuses, capital priorities highlighted
Summary
The Washington County School Board approved a request for the Board of Supervisors to reappropriate state funding after the division exceeded a 1% increase threshold due to higher enrollment and local appropriations.
The Washington County School Board approved a request that the Board of Supervisors reappropriate state funds after the division’s state allotment surpassed the 1% threshold used for the local appropriation, officials said.
Madam chair, members of the board, this is not a request for any additional money, but when we receive additional funding above 1% of the total budget, we have to get a reappropriation from the board of supervisors, because in the current budget, there is money for a thousand dollar bonus for SOQ funded positions that was not there initially, the presenter said.
Why it matters: District officials said the increase results from several factors: the Board of Supervisors provided an additional $750,000 in local appropriation for next year, the district saw a net enrollment increase (roughly 500 students taken in from outside the division and about 100 more than budgeted), and state budget language affecting support caps had recently appeared to be moving back toward expected levels. The superintendent said the district needs the reappropriation and the supervisors must hold a public hearing before funds can be released so bonuses can be paid on schedule.
Board action: A motion to request the reappropriation passed unanimously. The board’s motion will be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors; the presenters stressed the item is procedural so the district can disburse a $1,000 bonus for SOQ-funded positions and reconcile the budget to the latest enrollment numbers and enacted state budget once the governor signs.
Additional budget notes: The superintendent updated the board that the state budget appeared back on track after an earlier concern about a support cap; the district is monitoring the economy and potential nonrecurring positions if revenues shift. Capital priorities were cited as likely candidates for one-time funds if available.
Ending: The board approved the reappropriation request and directed staff to coordinate with the Board of Supervisors, including providing the public hearing the supervisors require before funds are reappropriated.
