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Elma board adopts conflicts-of-interest policy, hears budget and facilities updates
Summary
The Elma School District board approved Policy 1610 (conflicts of interest) on second and final reading, conducted a first reading of Policy 1630 (superintendent evaluation), reviewed enrollment trends and fund-balance projections, and received facilities and insurance risk-management updates including an ADA ramp walkthrough and a delayed gym roof project.
The Elma School District board approved Policy 1610 (Conflicts of Interest) on its second and final reading and conducted a first reading of Policy 1630 (Evaluation of the Superintendent).
A motion to approve Policy 1610 was made, seconded, and carried; the board then moved to the first reading and approval motion for Policy 1630 (superintendent evaluation), which the board recorded as carrying for the first reading (final adoption was not taken at this meeting).
Staff reported enrollment is "holding pretty steady" but down about six full-time-equivalent students across grade levels; incoming kindergarten enrollment was discussed in the 75–80 range compared with last year’s roughly 79 at the same point. Business staff (Lisa) said the district’s fund balance is running near 5.7% and she hopes to end the year around 5.1%. Lisa asked the board to consider temporarily moving funds into capital accounts to front costs for an RCO grant (the grant requires reimbursement), and she requested a decision by mid‑June because the district budget must be finalized by July 10.
In facilities, Jeff reported progress toward a final walkthrough for an ADA accessibility ramp and said roof work for the middle-school gym was delayed because not all materials were delivered; contractors are waiting for a two-week dry window to begin stripping and reroofing. Staff completed an insurance risk‑management walkthrough of the track and athletic fields and will provide a written safety/risk report before the next board meeting with recommended corrective actions.
Other routine items approved included the meeting agenda, consent agenda and minutes. No public comments were received during the public-comment period. The board also noted upcoming events and scheduling: a joint board retreat with Summit Pacific Medical Center on June 12 and a budget hearing on July 22 at 5:30 p.m.
The meeting adjourned after the scheduled items were completed.
