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Board approves SBRC requests for special education and English-learner deficits
Summary
The Iowa City Community School District board unanimously approved (1) a resolution to request allowable growth and supplemental aid for a negative special-education balance (final amount to be set by the Iowa Department of Education) and (2) a modified supplemental amount request of $4,871,100.57 for excess
The board approved two resolutions seeking state approval for supplemental funding through the School Budget Review Committee process.
First, the board approved a resolution requesting allowable growth and supplemental aid for a negative special education balance for fiscal year 2024-25. The motion noted that the final special education balance and supplemental aid amount will be determined by the Iowa Department of Education after all special-education balances have been finalized; the board record at the meeting did not specify a final dollar total.
Second, the board approved a modified supplemental amount request of $4,871,100.57 for excess costs of providing services to English learners in FY 2025. The motion was seconded and passed by roll-call vote; the board secretary recorded that all directors voted in favor. The roll-call discussion showed a unanimous yes vote from directors listed in the meeting record.
Both approvals were presented as administration'led requests and were recorded as unanimous votes; administration said additional SBRC exhibits will be presented at the next meeting as needed.
