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LSR‑7 finance committee flags tax‑timing shortfall, approves large fund transfer and considers refunding that mostly benefits UCM

Lee's Summit R‑VII Finance Committee · January 13, 2026
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Summary

The district reported a significant Fund 1 revenue shortfall tied to delayed Jackson County tax receipts and senior tax credits, moved $4.82 million from Fund 1 to Fund 2 to cover expenses, and discussed refunding 2016 certificates of participation that would save about $629,000 but be cost‑neutral to the district due to UCM cost offsets.

The Lee's Summit R‑VII finance committee on Jan. 12 reviewed a near‑term revenue shortfall in its operating fund and approved an intra‑fund transfer to cover immediate obligations.

"We're moving $4,824,987.94 from Fund 1 to Fund 2 in order to cover expenses in Fund 2," said Dr. Herzog, the district treasurer. He said Fund 1 is behind budget primarily because Jackson County tax receipts have been delayed and because combined impacts from senior tax…

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