Board approves 2023–24 budget revisions and budgeted technology purchases

At its June 17 meeting the Mount Horeb Area School District board approved revisions to the 2023–24 budget that the finance presenter described as routine end‑of‑year adjustments across four fund types: general fund, special education fund, debt service fund and the DPI‑designated cooperative vocational program fund.

The finance presenter explained the revisions reflected updated state and federal funding, grant modifications, and adjusted open‑enrollment revenue and expenditure numbers. He said the district’s open‑enrollment adjustments are roughly $1,200,000 in revenue coming in and about $600,000 in dollars going out, reflecting the net pattern the district has historically seen.

The board also approved a $1,470,000 debt‑service modification that the presenter described as a continued commitment to apply levy dollars toward prepayment of higher‑interest debt when favorable opportunities arise; the presenter characterized that approach as a potential community savings measure over time.

On procurement, district staff presented items from the technology replacement plan — ViewSonic interactive displays for classrooms, replacement computer systems (CPUs and monitors), and Surface tablets for staff and student use. Staff explained the replacement cadence is about six to seven years and described a small resale program for retired devices that offsets costs.

All motions on budget revisions and the three technology purchases were moved and seconded and passed by voice vote during the meeting.

Next steps: the approved budget revisions will be reflected in district financial reporting and the approved technology purchases will proceed through procurement as outlined in the replacement plan.