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Board reviews December financials and approves consent agenda, encumbrances

Poteau Public Schools Board of Education ยท January 13, 2026
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Summary

Finance staff reported revenue timing effects, higher early-year expenditures for buses and equipment, and specific purchase orders; the board approved the consent agenda and listed encumbrances including STEM supplies, bus tires, helmet reconditioning, weight room plumbing and regular OPA monthly PO.

District finance staff reviewed the December financial reports and encumbrances, noting timing differences in revenue (Title funds arriving in November rather than usual) and increased expenditures tied to early purchases this year, including buses, an ag truck and wrestling mats. The presenter said year-to-date revenue is down compared with last year largely because prior-year federal ESSER funds had been received earlier, while expenditures are up because the district purchased multiple items early in the fiscal year.

The finance report included details of encumbrances by purchase order: PO 709711 for the primary school's science supplies, PO 723 for tires for buses and district equipment, PO 724725 for football helmet reconditioning, PO 731 for a STEM grant for math supplies, PO 744 for gifted-student laptops and storage, a building fund PO for plumbing at the new weight room, and PO 307 as the recurring OPA child nutrition monthly PO. Board members asked clarifying questions about timing and the effect of interest rates on building fund revenue.

Following that report, the board moved and approved the consent agenda by roll call. Several encumbrances and routine items were contained in the consent package.