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Royalton district presents revised budget with $132,000 all‑funds shortfall; cash balance reported at $2.2M
Summary
Superintendent and finance staff presented a proposed revised budget showing an all‑funds deficit of $132,000, a cash balance of $2.2 million at the end of January, and line‑item adjustments driven by enrollment changes, grant timing and one‑time donations.
The Royalton Public School District superintendent and finance staff presented a revised budget to the school board, reporting an all‑funds deficit of $132,000 and a cash balance of $2.2 million as of the end of January. They described the revised plan as an interim, conservative estimate while enrollment and grant reimbursements are reconciled.
Why it matters: the revised figures will guide staffing and program decisions ahead of the next fiscal cycle. Superintendent said the district’s projected fund balance sits at roughly $3.9 million after adjustments, while finance staff emphasized that some revenues—particularly Perkins and federal reimbursements—arrived on altered timing, changing the year‑to‑date picture.
District finance presenters highlighted several drivers of the revision: a roughly $110,000 increase in local revenues tied to activity and athletic receipts, a one‑time $60,000 donation to athletics, and a reclassification of some technology and security upgrades funded by a grant. They also noted that food‑service revenue reporting lags by about one month, which can skew monthly comparisons.
Board members asked for clarification on enrollment assumptions. Finance staff said the revised budget used a conservative enrollment estimate; the district will reconcile anticipated graduations and PSEO impacts as registration data finalizes in late spring. The board did not adopt a final budget at the meeting; materials were provided for further review by the finance committee.
