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Board approves OE‑9 and OE‑10 monitoring reports; discusses forecasts, insurance costs and moving OE‑10 to consent

Eau Claire Area Board of Education · January 5, 2026
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Summary

The board approved OE‑9 (budget and financial planning) and OE‑10 (audit/reporting) after presentations from business services on insurance costs, a $6M temporary draw, special‑education aid projections and the district’s migration to cumulative reporting. Members debated moving OE‑10 to the consent agenda if compliance remains consistent.

Dr. Ellworthy and business‑services staff briefed the board on OE‑9 (budget and financial planning) and OE‑10 (audit and financial reporting). For OE‑9, presenters outlined current and projected pressures including higher medical insurance claims (projecting roughly $3 million of additional expense in the year), a $6 million short‑term draw to maintain cash flow, and updated expectations for state special‑education aid (DPI guidance at about 35% versus earlier budgeting assumptions around…

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