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Savannah R-III board approves consent agenda, hears 2025–26 budget and proposed pay increases
Summary
At its June 19 meeting the Savannah R-III School District board approved the consent agenda and routine year-end transfers, heard a conservative 2025–26 budget proposal projecting a roughly $3.25 million deficit, and staff proposed a $1,300 base increase for certified staff and an 8% raise for support employees.
Chair opened the June 19 business meeting and led the Pledge of Allegiance before the board approved the agenda and the consent agenda by voice vote.
Staff presented the district's financial report as of May 31, 2025 and reported that ‘‘revenues exceed expenditures by $948,249.77,’’ then asked the board to approve the general journal and authorize routine transfers to close the fiscal year. The motions were made, seconded and approved by voice vote.
The staff presenter outlined the 2025–26 budget proposal, describing conservative revenue assumptions: a weighted average daily attendance (ADA) of 6,750 used in planning despite a certified student adequacy target of 7,145; an estimated state payment of approximately $9.336 million; an assumed Prop C (local sales tax) receipt near previous estimates; and lower classroom trust fund receipts than in prior years. Staff said a budget amendment is expected in September or October when final enrollment and revenue figures are clearer.
On compensation, staff proposed a $1,300 increase to the certified base (about 3%), which would raise starting certified pay and the salaries for nurses who follow the certified schedule. Administrators and the district advisor referenced in the packet were recommended for a 3% increase. Staff also proposed an 8% increase for non‑certified support employees, described as a step intended to improve retention and recruitment after years of small increases.
Staff reported the district's budgeted revenue at $27,861,943 and budgeted expenditures at $30,312,693.50, yielding a projected deficit of about $3,247,000 in the draft budget; staff characterized that as a planning estimate and said they expect the final year‑end position to be stronger.
The board was presented with two grants for information and approval: an equipment donation from an individual identified as Mr. Deal to bring NFL flag football to the high school, and a $5,000 grant to fund student opportunities for running sound for the marching band. District handbooks were circulated for review with no significant changes reported; staff noted that upcoming legislative activity could drive policy updates next year.
Business items concluded with scheduling: the next business meeting will be July 10 at the district office, and the board agreed to excuse principals from attending that meeting (except Becky). The board adjourned by voice vote.
The board took the routine procedural votes described above; no formal roll-call tallies were recorded in the meeting transcript.
