Goshen board approves financial, personnel and miscellaneous items amid funding uncertainty

The Goshen Board of Education approved several routine financial and personnel measures on Sept. 8 while the treasurer warned about a flat revenue forecast and possible state funding adjustments.

Treasurer (reported in the meeting as Shinkle/Schenkel) reviewed the district’s five‑year general‑fund forecast and said the district began the fiscal year with about $16 million in cash. He described revenue projections as largely flat and noted restricted and unrestricted revenue streams; he cautioned that a pending state review of property taxes and funding formulas could change the district’s outlook and force difficult decisions by 2028 if trends continue.

"Just remember, the 5 year forecast is our general fund only," the treasurer said, noting the five‑year model excludes permanent improvement funds and grant funds. He told the board the district’s fiscal year receipts included timing‑sensitive hits for income tax and real‑estate settlements and that year‑to‑date expenditures rose because of summer projects and program spending.

On motions and votes: the board approved the meeting agenda earlier in the evening (motion moved by Bill, seconded by Corey). The board then approved financial items 1–7 (consent), personnel motions 1–10 (including salary upgrades and substitute hires), athletic personnel items 1–2, and two miscellaneous items that accept donations and set staff lunch prices for the 2026 academic year. During the roll call to approve the miscellaneous items one board member, Mister West, recorded a "No" vote on the staff lunch price change.

The board also approved a resolution related to transportation as an outlier within the financial package; staff explained the resolution declares transportation "impractical" for a particular arrangement until student numbers warrant creating district routes.

Separately, the board recognized a long‑time employee: Kevin Carlo submitted a resignation effective Dec. 1 after roughly 30 years of service as a custodian; the board acknowledged his service during the personnel discussion.

At the end of the regular meeting the board moved into executive session to consider personnel matters. The chair noted that no action would be taken after the executive session.

What’s next: The treasurer and central office will continue to monitor state funding developments and return to the board with options if the funding picture changes; staff will also provide standard follow‑up on the approved personnel and donations.