The Lyon County School District Board of Trustees on Oct. 28 approved its consent agenda and accepted several financial and operational updates, including a report that quarter‑1 adjusted average daily enrollment (ADE) fell by 158 students.

Director Baines told trustees that a decline of 158 ADE in Q1 is larger than the district typically sees. “Traditionally our quarter‑1 ADE is down and lower based on when our school district begins school,” he said, noting enrollment can fluctuate in the first two weeks as students enroll, leave, or lack required vaccinations. The director said the district monitors enrollment and will present updated figures during the December amended budget process; he estimated the 158‑student difference represents just over $1.5 million in funding.

The board approved consent agenda item 10f on the pupil-centered funding plan and directed staff to report back in December with an updated budget picture. Trustees emphasized the district’s conservative budgeting and ending fund balance as buffers while they track enrollment changes.

Also on the consent agenda the board approved a travel request tied to an FFA national‑level competition. Deputy Superintendent Dr. Stacy Cooper explained the trip was submitted late because of competition scheduling; she also noted a district policy threshold for travel requiring board approval when either 650 miles or $6,000 is exceeded. The board approved the travel request unanimously.

The board accepted donations listed on the consent agenda: Costco donated $500 and backpacks to Silverstage Elementary School; Cinder Wing 3D donated two 3‑D printers and filament valued at $4,500 to Sutro Elementary School. Those donations were accepted unanimously.

Trustees discussed the staffing and budgeting implications of declining ADE and asked administration to continue monitoring enrollment and return with figures in the December amended budget.