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Board hears finance and audit update; curriculum committee approves new dual-credit courses
Summary
Trustees were briefed on finance committee findings (total disbursements $1,169,770.94; original budget deficit $300,000) and an audit recommendation to add a second reviewer for food-service claims. The curriculum committee approved new entrepreneurship and HPP 2 courses and discussed IXL expansion and ESL benefits.
The Auburndale School District finance committee reported routine disbursements and audit results while the curriculum committee presented new course proposals and instructional updates.
Finance: A committee member reported manual, regular, transfer and payroll checks covering a total of $1,169,770.94 in disbursements and said the district’s original budget included a $300,000 deficit that administrators are working to reduce. Audit findings included a recommendation for a second reviewer on food-service claims; the district said the lapse occurred during staff leave and has been corrected.
Curriculum and instruction: Curriculum committee members approved two new high-school courses — an entrepreneurship class (open to grades 9–12) and HPP 2 (harvest/produce preserve) — and discussed expanding dual-credit offerings with MidState. The committee also recommended removing a low‑demand 'blueprint readings' course and shifting welding dual-credit to Welding 1 now that freshmen can access dual-credit options.
Ed‑tech and ESL: Committee members discussed IXL use across grades; Peggy Erickson reported an English‑learner student made measurable gains using the platform. Adding science and social-studies modules for 225 licenses would cost about $3,000 and is being considered for next year’s budget.
Other items: The administration said it sold surplus items through Wisconsin Surplus (examples include a snowmobile for $7,000 and a brush cutter for $800) and is launching a district newsletter to improve communications. The board approved routine consent items and several routine donations and scholarships by voice vote.
Next steps: The finance committee will continue to monitor the budget and work with administration on deficit reduction; curriculum changes will be incorporated into the course guide and presented for implementation.
