Board approves $1,003,434 budget amendment funded by grants and gifts

Summary

Robertson County school board unanimously approved a balanced budget amendment totaling $1,003,434, composed of contributions/gifts (~$29,500), a USDA rebate ($50,000) and an approximately $850,000 increase labeled 'Arteza'; staff completed line-item cleanups and redistributed funds across pages 28–29 of the packet.

The Robertson County school board voted 6-0 to approve a balanced budget amendment totaling $1,003,434 that adjusts revenue and expenditure lines across the district's budget.

Director of schools summarized the amendment, saying the district received just over $1 million in additional revenues. The sources called out included contributions and gifts totaling about $29,500; a USDA Department of Agriculture rebate associated with the 'Raise Your Hand' program of $50,000; and an 'Arteza' increase reported as $850,000. The director said Miss Kleinert performed budget cleanups and staff redistributed dollars to cover needs listed on pages 28–29 of the board packet.

Mr. Jeff White moved to approve the balanced budget amendment and Miss Demetria White seconded the motion. The board voted aye and the motion passed 6-0.

The director said the amendment is balanced and described where dollars were added and moved; board members did not request roll-call detail in the meeting beyond the recorded tally.