Grandville board adopts 2024–25 budget and final 2023–24 amendments amid state funding uncertainty

The Grandville Public Schools Board of Education approved the district's 2024–25 budget and a final amendment to the 2023–24 budget during Monday's meeting. Finance lead Heather (speaker 8) presented the budget resolutions covering multiple funds, and the board adopted the budgets by roll call.

Heather reviewed the amendment and said the presentation consolidated proposed and final materials for clarity. The board then reviewed millage language the administration recommended for levy: staff stated the general fund levy and capital/debt millage schedules as part of the adoption resolution.

Superintendent Roger Barra (speaker 6) and board members discussed state revenue prospects and contingency planning. Barra said the district is monitoring state budget activity closely and noted that federal pandemic‑era dollars have ended, which has tightened the district's fund balance. "We don't have to lay people off with it," Barra said of the adopted budget, but he added the district would return to the board if state aid does not materialize as hoped.

Board members asked what measures the district would take to be ready if the state reduces aid, suggesting nonstaff options such as delaying purchases (for example, bus purchases) and other nonpeople costs. Board members praised the administration's budget work but asked for a short midyear update on key indicators and for a readiness plan if revenues decline.

The board approved both the amendment to the 2023–24 budget and the 2024–25 budget adoption by roll call.