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Nyssa SD 26 board reviews finances, confirms federal funding and approves transfer deadlines and calendar
Summary
Superintendent reported steady federal funding and planned facility projects; the board reviewed January finances (a little over $2.4M revenue, expenditures just under $2.2M), approved interdistrict transfer deadlines (in-person deadline June 15) and adopted a district calendar contingent on union feedback.
At its February meeting the Nyssa SD 26 board heard a superintendent's report that highlighted academic progress and confirmed the district would continue to receive federal program funding at current levels.
Superintendent (name not given) told the board the districtwide graduation rate was reported at 86 percent and that Nyssa High School achieved a 94 percent graduation rate. "That reflects continued year-over-year improvement at the high school level," the superintendent said.
Mr. Murray, who provided the federal programs update, said the district received a letter confirming federal funding for programs next year "at the same level that we have been this past year," and that there should be no interruption to programs including the migrant program. He also noted the county spelling bee scheduled for March 12.
On facilities, the superintendent outlined several summer projects: a new cafeteria roof, a middle-school remodel, a new bus turnaround and pavement improvements, and installation of a new track gate that arrived for imminent installation.
The business officer presented January financial statements: the board was told the district received a little over $2.4 million in revenue for the month and had expenditures reported as just under $2,200,000. The middle school bond fund balance was reported as a little over $408,000, which the presenter said is intended to cover a debt-service payment due in June. The food service fund closed January at a negative $87,000, and the packet included the monthly LGIP statement, county tax report and payroll report.
Votes at a glance
- Interdistrict transfers (board policy JECP/JECD): motion to adopt in-person transfer deadline of June 15 and set transfer limits by class size and available resources. Mover: Susie; Second: Dustin. Outcome: approved by hand vote; tally not specified.
- District calendar for 2026-27: board discussed two calendar options contingent on union feedback and approved the first-choice calendar (contingent on final bargaining agreement). Mover: Maribel; Second: Susie. Outcome: approved by voice/hand vote; tally not specified.
The board also announced $51,000 in scholarships available to eligible seniors and scheduled a March 2 work session at 6 p.m. for continued discussion of district business.
