Board hears October financials, approves budget calendar and several procedural motions; enters executive session

Rockdale County Board of Education · November 14, 2025
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Summary

The board reviewed preliminary October financials showing YTD revenue of $44.3 million and a negative fund balance of $215,749; it approved an FY27 budget calendar recommendation, placed action items on the consent agenda, voted to enter executive session on pending litigation, and approved legal representation for two individuals under policy BBE.

Miss Smith presented the preliminary financial report for October: revenue for the month was $13,500,000 and year-to-date revenue $44,300,000 (19.5% of budget). Expenditures were $19,000,000 for October and $73,500,000 year-to-date (31.7% of budget). The district reported open encumbrances of $3,111,917, assets of $9,723,235, liabilities of $9,938,984, and a negative fund balance of $215,749.

Miss Smith recommended the superintendent present an FY27 budget adoption calendar for board approval; the recommendation will appear as an action item at the regular session. Vice Chair Janie Jones moved and Justin Kenny seconded a motion to place action items on the consent agenda at the regular session; the board approved the motion 7-0.

Later in the meeting the board approved a motion to go into executive session to discuss pending litigation (moved by Justin Kenny, seconded by Heather Duncan; vote 7-0). After reconvening, the board approved legal representation for Stephanie Burke and Alex Jacob in pending litigation in accordance with Board policy BBE (motion moved by Heather Duncan and seconded by Vice Chair Janie Jones; vote 7-0).

Heather Duncan moved and Nikita Palmer seconded to conclude the meeting; the board adjourned at 7:16 PM with a 7-0 vote.