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Auburndale principal previews fall start and board discusses ‘Fund 80’ community account
Summary
The principal outlined building and staffing updates for the coming school year and the board discussed preliminarily using ‘Fund 80’—a community fund that some districts set up separate from Fund 10—returning with more information at the next meeting.
The Auburndale School District principal delivered building and staffing updates and told the board the district will provide more detail next month on a possible shift of some money into a community-held “Fund 80.”
The principal said fall in-service and athletics schedules are set—football in‑service begins Aug. 5, cross-country and volleyball practices start Aug. 18—and reported verbal commitments to fill most coaching positions, with one football position still open. The principal also noted completed maintenance projects, including gym-floor work and hallway renovations, and said 28 students completed the district’s driver’s education course and will begin behind‑the‑wheel training.
On Fund 80, the principal described it as a community fund used by some districts to separate dollars used for community benefit from the regular Fund 10 that supports classroom instruction. Board members and staff said they had discussed Fund 80 only preliminarily and asked administration to return with options at the next meeting.
The principal highlighted community engagement: Wood County law‑enforcement used school facilities for canine training on July 2 and the district notified parents through its Skyward system, and students returned from an international trip to Costa Rica that will be featured in district communications. The principal also praised the archery team’s strong national showing and said the district will continue posting updates and event notices to staff and families.
The principal’s full report concluded with an invitation for board questions; there were none that required additional action at this meeting.
The board is scheduled to continue budget work and receive additional detail on Fund 80 at the next regular meeting.
