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Auditors give Shikellamy a clean opinion; district says it can fund projects without borrowing
Summary
Klacik and Associates presented a clean audit for year ending June 30, 2025. District staff reported that a PFM review shows sufficient capacity to proceed with proposed projects without new borrowing; two grant applications will be added to the Jan. 15 agenda.
An independent audit of the Shikellamy School District for the year ending June 30, 2025 drew a clean opinion with no findings, and district leaders said the district has the financial capacity to pursue planned projects without issuing new debt.
At the Jan. 8 work session Anthony Gagliardi of Klacik and Associates presented the audit results; administrators said the audit will be added to the Jan. 15 voting agenda. Business Manager Brian Manning reviewed state budget deadlines and the district timeline and invited board members to request further budget information.
Separately, administration reported a recent review with PFM concerning the district’s debt service. Jeremy Winn and Brian Manning said the district has built sufficient capacity to proceed with proposed projects without borrowing; staff noted Jayme Doyle from PFM may be invited to present at a future meeting related to the high‑school project.
On agenda management, Manning asked whether there would be objection to adding two motions to the Jan. 15 agenda to apply for a supplemental equipment grant and a school facilities improvement grant; there was no objection from the board during the work session. The work session did not record formal grant awards or amounts.
Why it matters: A clean audit can support board confidence in financial controls and oblige the board to accept the audit report in the regular meeting. The district’s statement that it can fund projects without borrowing affects the timing and scope of upcoming capital work. Grant applications, if approved at the next meeting, could provide additional funding but amounts and award conditions were not specified.
Next steps: The audit will be placed on the Jan. 15 voting agenda; staff will continue budget work, schedule any PFM presentation, and include the two grant motions on the Jan. 15 agenda for board consideration.
