Westonka reports steady enrollment and budget pacing; revised budget due in February
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Summary
Finance staff told the board enrollment is stable (district is about 38 students above the adopted budget baseline of 2,407) and reported revenue and expenditure year-to-date figures through October; staff will present a revised budget at the February meeting.
District finance staff presented an enrollment and financial status update showing stable student counts and budget pacing through October.
"Our adopted budget was built around 2,407 students, so we're in a really good position right now," the finance presenter said, reporting the district is approximately 38 students above the adopted budget baseline. The presenter said the district has collected $7,746,000 through October (17.9% of the adopted budget) and expended $12,693,000 (29.7%), figures the presenter described as consistent with prior school years and the adopted plan.
Staff said the business services team completed the audit and that the administration will prepare a revised budget to bring to the board at the February meeting. Board members asked about typical timing for enrollment shifts; staff replied that the district often sees settling in the first month and minor growth around winter break as families make changes.
No budget amendments or levies were adopted at the meeting. The board was notified that staff will present the budget calendar, enrollment data, and a truth-in-taxation preview at upcoming committee meetings.