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St Clair board adopts FY25 budget, affirms long-term facilities plan
Summary
The St Clair County Schools board approved a proposed FY25 budget that projects roughly $10.3 million in general fund revenues and a modest increase in fund balance, and discussed LTFM capital priorities including roofs, parking and playground work.
The St Clair County Schools board approved the district's proposed fiscal year 2025 budget after a presentation from district finance staff that forecast $10,314,626 in general fund revenues and $10,300,882 in expenditures.
The finance presenter said the FY25 projections assume 804 students and include $329,000 of long-term facility maintenance (LTFM) revenue with $132,000 in corresponding LTFM expenditures. The budget materials estimate a projected general fund balance of $2,853,469 at the end of FY25, an increase of roughly $13,000 over the current projection, the presenter said.
The budget review noted changes from the FY24 (audit-based) numbers, including removal of last year’s FEMA revenue and expenditures, adjustments tied to new categorical aid (literacy, student support personnel and library media) and a 0.5 full-time-equivalent teacher addition in staffing projections. The presenter said capital and one-time ESSER funds are largely spent and will produce audit entries this summer.
Board members pressed for clarity on specific enterprise funds. The finance presenter said the food service fund projects $625,000 in revenues and $683,010 in expenditures, including a planned $100,000 investment in new equipment; that fund’s projected balance after the purchase was described as roughly $46,000.
After discussion, the chair asked for a motion to approve the proposed budget; Nick moved, Karen seconded and the motion carried by voice vote.
In the same meeting the board reviewed the district’s LTFM plan and capital fund status. The finance presenter said the district’s FY23 audited balance for the construction fund (fund 6) was $8,942,202 and that an adjusted projected balance of $5,680,350 accounts for ongoing construction phases; projected remaining fund 6 balance for FY25 was estimated near $3.2 million. The itemized LTFM form — a state-required submission — shows roughly $210,000 in aid and $119,000 in levy revenue for the coming year, the presenter said.
Board discussion centered on near-term projects: roof and chiller work, parking-lot repairs, playground installation and selective window or flooring replacements. The finance presenter characterized the LTFM position as “a nice little summary” that will give future boards funds for ongoing maintenance and emphasized that the figures remain subject to year-end audit adjustments.
The board adopted the FY25 budget and will return in December to review the truth-in-taxation materials and final LTFM details.
