Jefferson School District board approves $1.5M SIA grant agreement, votes unanimous

The Jefferson School District 14J board unanimously approved a Student Investment Account (SIA) grant agreement (No. 39222) at its regular meeting, authorizing the district to accept and implement the SIA funds allocated for the next biennium.

Superintendent (Speaker 3) introduced the 28‑page grant packet and called for the required public‑comment opportunity before the vote. After a motion to approve by a board member and a second, the board voted with all present members recorded as "Aye" (Tracy Roe; Kevin; Carol; and the chair), carrying the motion.

The superintendent told the board the district’s SIA allocation is part of a broader funding package that includes high‑school success and early‑literacy dollars; in materials placed before the board staff estimated about $1.5 million spread over the next two years for the district’s SIA programs. She also cautioned members that state revenue forecasts have tightened and could affect future allocations: "It's now down to a deficit of about $63,000,000," she said, describing the state’s updated revenue picture and how it could influence upcoming biennial planning.

The grant requires the district to use SIA funds in accordance with Student Investment Account rules; the superintendent said staff will return with implementation details and any required reporting. Board discussion before the vote was brief and limited to procedural confirmation that the public‑comment step had occurred.

The board approved the motion without recorded dissent. The grant agreement appears in the meeting packet as Student Investment Account grant number 39222; the board asked administrators to present a plan for how SIA funds will be spent at a future meeting or work session.

Next steps: staff will finalize the implementation timeline and reporting schedule for the SIA funds and will update the board as program plans are developed.