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Board hears fiscal briefing on cash flow, June payroll spikes and May 'true-up'; union urges using reserves to save jobs
Summary
District finance staff outlined cash-flow timing risks, the June 'balance of contract' payroll spike and the May state 'true up'; a Licensed Staff Association representative urged the board to consider reserve funds to avoid staff cuts, and staff said the decision rests with trustees.
Director Allen and finance staff told the North Santiam SD 29J board that timing of revenues and expenditures creates cash-flow risk in March–June and highlighted an expected payroll spike in June tied to 'balance of contract' payments to staff.
Lede details: Allen presented the general fund projection (about $34.8 million in projected revenue and $30.8 million in projected expenditures for the fiscal year) and explained that the district pays out additional contract balances in June—sometimes producing three paychecks that month for staff—which increases cash needs late in the fiscal year.
May true-up and fund balance:…
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