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Board reviews virtual-school revenue and enrollment trends as FTE losses raise budget questions
Summary
Presenters told the board virtual-school revenues from the fall generated notable income but FTE declines (about 45 students) reduced state funding; the district said the virtual program remains profitable but continues to monitor student coding and survey-count timing that affect payments.
District presenters reviewed virtual-school financials, enrollment and how FTE (full-time-equivalent) counts affect state payments.
Presenter (Speaker 5) said fall-semester revenue from the district-run virtual school was reported (a representative figure for fall was given) and that vendor invoices (e.g., Imagine Learning) and staff costs are included in the accounting. The virtual program had about 108 enrolled students this year, 35 of whom were out-of-county, and the presenter noted final profit and FTE numbers depend on later survey counts (survey 4 and 5) and year-end reconciliations.
Board members pressed staff on coding of ESE students in Skyward and on how the district treats students who enroll then do not complete coursework. Staff said the district typically removes noncompleting students after multiple interventions; the presenter noted the district has already seen payment adjustments tied to the second/third FTE counts and estimated the per-student payment impact at about $1,500 for students who drop out before completion.
No formal action was taken; staff said final profit figures will be available after state survey reconciliations and that they will refine coding practices to ensure accurate reporting.
