Board approves 2025–26 budget and multiple district policies; lunch price to rise 25¢ if state funding changes

The Elizabeth School District Board of Education on June 9 approved the 2025–26 budget and a package of resolutions, policies and administrative actions. The board voted unanimously on each item recorded during the business session.

Votes at a glance (motions approved, roll‑call outcomes)

1) 2025–26 Budget Adoption and Appropriation Resolution Motion: “I move that the board approve the 2025–26 budget adoption and appropriation resolution as presented.” Outcome: Approved (roll call: Directors Callahan, Olsen, Powell, Waller — all "Aye"). Notes: Administration reported reorganization of line items (utilities, copier leases, trash) into appropriate departments and an ability to invest approximately $800,000 in capital projects while projecting an 8% fund balance at year‑end. Administration said a modest projected deficit (noted in meeting as $4,610) will be covered by carryforward funds to preserve targeted reserves; the board discussed a 10% rainy‑day target over the next two years.

2) 2025–26 Interfund Borrowing Resolution Motion: “I move that the board approve the 2025–26 inter fund borrowing resolution as presented.” Outcome: Approved (roll call: unanimous). Notes: Resolution authorizes temporary short‑term transfers between funds for cash‑flow management provided amounts are returned by fiscal year end.

3) School District Lunch Fees (price adjustment) Motion: “I move the board approve the school district lunch fees as presented.” Outcome: Approved (roll…