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Lakeland School budget, wellness policy and fund actions advance after board review
Summary
The Walworth County Children with Disabilities Education Board reviewed Lakeland School's proposed 2025 budget (a 7.67% levy increase), approved a resolution to add $899,257 to building and equipment committed fund balance, adopted an updated student wellness policy and accepted capital scope and donation items to support school operations.
At its Sept. 18 meeting the Walworth County Children with Disabilities Education Board reviewed Lakeland School’s proposed 2025 budget and approved several related actions, including a fund-balance resolution and updates to school policy and capital projects.
Presenter Matt outlined the 2025 proposed budget, describing a proposed 7.67% increase in the tax levy for Lakeland School and a mix of cost drivers including indirect county payroll costs, restoration of a special education teacher position and increases in payroll and benefit budgeting practices. He and staff explained that the county has shifted to using fund balance for some capital projects, reducing reliance on debt. The presentation noted fluctuations in state reimbursement (general and high-cost aid) and variability in Medicaid billing revenues.
The board approved a resolution to commit $899,257 of available fund balance to building and equipment funds, which the presenter said would bring the committed balance to roughly $8,000,041. The motion to approve the resolution was made by Kathy Ingersoll and seconded by Ken Munro; the board carried the motion by voice vote.
Board members also reviewed and approved an updated student wellness policy, noting the federal triennial review requirement for schools that participate in school meal programs. The policy update incorporates physical-activity and nutrition goals and was developed with input from a wellness committee, including physical therapists and food-service staff. During discussion one board member emphasized that policy goals should be attainable and implementable by school staff.
Other actions taken included approving a scope change for a gym and stage audio project to add pool audio work (approved after staff said costs came in under estimate), and accepting an $11,000 donation from Delavan Friends for Community Giving and Hunter’s Automotive Group to support the Lakeland School Fest Committee. The board also received an ESSER III grant status report: staff said Lakeland had spent approximately $691,550.65 of $700,000 and would reconcile about $5,000 before the grant performance deadline.
The board set its next meeting for Oct. 16, 2024, and adjourned.
