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Board hears budget and legislative update: federal funds released, Article 39 restoration explained, several state bills flagged
Summary
Finance and legislative staff told the board federal appropriations were released and described limits of a state "mini-bill" on raises; staff also summarized multiple bills (including cell-phone rules, hazing law, Title IX-related changes, and a potential federal voucher opt-in) and noted timing and compliance tasks for the district.
Finance director Heidi and legislative staff briefed the board on budget developments and a large slate of education bills that could affect district operations and student services.
Heidi said the district has begun receiving federal funds after a period of uncertainty and that a recent state mini-bill clarified fringe benefit rates but did not include a district-wide pay raise. She described Article 39 capital commission funds restoration as a mechanism…
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