Auditor reports unmodified opinion on regulatory basis; board approves 2023'24 audit and hears facilities update

BT and Co. joined the meeting via Zoom to present Shawnee Heights's fiscal year 2023'24 financial statements and the accompanying audit letter. The auditing presenter said the firm performed the audit under applicable standards, including the Kansas Municipal Audit and Accounting Guide and Single Audit Act requirements related to federal programs.

The audit principal reported, "the audit did determine an unmodified opinion on that regulatory basis of accounting," and said the audit identified no audit adjustments or disagreements with management. The presenter also referenced the schedule of findings and noted the child nutrition cluster and ESSER funds as major programs discussed in the schedule of findings.

After the presentation, the board moved to approve the audit report (moved by Christina, seconded by Rocky); the motion passed 6'0'00.

Superintendent Sheila Meggers delivered the district update following the audit, saying capital-outlay meetings are complete and the district is finalizing pricing and priorities for about five items that will appear on a January board agenda. She also described ongoing facilities planning with short- and long-term options, noted a facilities tab and video updates on the district website, and reviewed music and performance highlights across grade levels. Meggers reminded the public that the last day of school before winter break is Friday, staff return in early January and students return Jan. 7.

All quoted statements in this article come from speakers identified in the transcript as the audit presenter and Superintendent Meggers. The board's approval of the audit is a recorded governance action; the presentation included technical audit language and references to required federal program compliance review.