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School Budget Review Committee finds Cedar Rapids requested at‑risk spending without an adopted plan; approves $9 million negative MSA
Summary
The SBRC review found Cedar Rapids requested at‑risk dropout spending authority in multiple years without a board‑adopted program plan; the committee approved a $9 million negative modified supplemental amount (MSA) for FY26 and FY27 equal to the erroneously requested sums and took other MSA and hazard abatement actions.
The School Budget Review Committee (SBRC) summary presented to the State Board recounted action taken at the March 10 SBRC hearing, including an in‑depth review of a complaint that led staff to conclude the Cedar Rapids Community School District requested modified supplemental amounts (MSA) for at‑risk dropout programs in prior years without an adopted board program plan.
Department staff said reviewers requested program…
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