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Colton operations report shows enrollment shifts, $300K–$400K state reconciliation boost and rising maintenance costs
Summary
District operations staff reported reconciliation-driven increases of roughly $300,000–$400,000 in state funding tied to virtual and charter partners, detailed ADM figures for partner programs, and noted higher HVAC and maintenance expenses; the report prompted appropriation amendments that the board approved.
District operations lead Chris presented a budget and operations update Wednesday that flagged enrollment and reconciliation changes affecting state funding and near-term expenditures.
Chris said reconciliations with partner programs Greenway Academy and Stellar Pines produced an unexpected increase in state school fund revenue — "about $300,000–$400,000 more," he said — and he provided ADM figures used in the calculations: Colton roughly 618 ADM, Greenway about 84.78 ADM and Stellar about 45.84 ADM. Staff explained that payments to Greenway and Stellar appear in the district's expenditure lines and that separating those costs provides a clearer picture of each school's true budget.
The report also listed higher-than-expected repairs and maintenance, particularly HVAC work across buildings, and a food-service fund balance of about $100,000. Chris told the board he may recommend returning $50,000 that had been transferred into the food-service fund, or using it strategically for upgrades; the board discussed options but deferred final allocation decisions.
Board members were told the district is finalizing the budget document and will post it online ahead of the next budget meeting. Staff said they anticipate bringing a resolution in June to address overspent functions, instruction and sports-service areas identified in the current fiscal year.
Personnel and program notes included an upcoming hiring process for a departing high-school principal and ongoing conversations with virtual/charter partners. The board approved related appropriation amendments later in the meeting.
Next steps: staff will post the final budget, prepare the June appropriation resolution, and continue monitoring enrollment and maintenance costs.
