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Redford Union CFO reports preliminary student counts up about 20; audit and final counts pending
Summary
Chief Financial Officer Beltranck said early October headcount shows about 20 more students than last year but an audit of counts is ongoing; he cautioned the figure could change and outlined economic indicators that affect district revenue.
Chief Financial Officer Beltranck told the board that early October headcount figures are "preliminary" and currently show the district about 20 students up from last year. He said auditors are still reconciling counts and "we could easily lose those 20 and fall below where we were last year," noting the district has through the audit period to confirm final numbers.
Beltranck also briefed the board on economic indicators affecting district revenues. He reported an unemployment rate near 4.1%, year-over-year inflation near 2.5% through August 2024, and noted shelter and housing costs are driving much of current inflation. He discussed implications for local tax revenue, borrowing costs and predictability of district costs.
Beltranck described the shared-time program separately and said those figures are not included in the headcount total yet; historically, shared-time participation grows 5â10% and could offset enrollment swings. He urged the board to treat the count as provisional until auditors complete the review.
No budget adoption or amendments were approved at the meeting; the CFO said staff will update the board after audit completion and when final counts are available.
