The district’s annual audit was presented to the board with largely positive findings on bookkeeping and a recommendation that the district continue to strengthen internal controls over cash collection.

Speaker 7 summarized the audit: journal entries and corrective items have declined compared with prior years, and a previous overspend in the activities account was resolved. However, auditors again noted internal control weaknesses related to cash handling at concession stands, largely because the district relies on volunteers and has limited segregation of duties for some cash‑collection processes.

The board discussed options to address the recurring audit comment. Speaker 11 suggested adding a part‑time or full‑time staff person to oversee concession collections; others proposed increasing cashless payment adoption to reduce physical cash flows and improve recorded receipts. The board noted cashless ticketing and card sales have increased and that online receipts simplify reconciliation for the business office.

Board members asked about training and bookkeeping support; Speaker 7 praised current staff (Kim, Patty, Jesse and Linda mentioned in the discussion) and said follow‑up steps will be evaluated during budget and staffing reviews. No formal motion was taken, but the discussion set direction for administrators to explore staffing and payment‑system options before budget adoption.