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Coconino superintendent says delayed Secure Rural Schools funds will help districts cover payroll; county recommends 90% to schools, 10% to roads
Summary
County staff recommended distributing the late FY24 Secure Rural Schools Title I allocation with a 10% roads / 90% schools split and routing the full 90% directly to districts; Superintendent Cheryl Mango Pageant said the funds will relieve urgent cash‑flow pressures for some districts.
Coconino County officials told the Board of Supervisors on April 20 that delayed Secure Rural Schools (SRS) payments for federal fiscal year 2024 would be distributed promptly and proposed sending the full Title I school share to local districts so they can meet pressing cash needs.
County Manager Andy explained that a reauthorization lapse had delayed SRS funding; the county received the remainder of FY24 funds in March 2026 and recommended a…
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