Hardy County BOE approves 2026–27 meeting schedule, preapproves year-end transfers and records a $5,000 Pilgrim’s Pride donation

At its regular meeting the Hardy County Board of Education approved its meeting schedule for the 2026–27 year and preapproved transfers and budget supplements through June 30, 2026 to address year-end needs.

A motion to approve the 2026–27 meeting schedule was made, seconded and adopted on a voice vote. The board then moved to preapprove transfers and budget supplements through June 30, 2026, noting this is the board’s only meeting in the month and adjusting entries will be processed as encumbrances close out.

Finance staff reviewed the May budget journal entry and expenditure-by-object report, noting one May journal entry recorded a $5,000 donation from Pilgrim’s Pride earmarked for prom expenses. Staff said numerous encumbrances remain open and they will process budget journal entries to reclassify expenditures once the year-end encumbrances close. The finance presenter estimated year-to-date expenses are roughly $380,000 higher than the prior year, attributing part of the difference to ESER payroll timing and inflation but emphasizing the district remains on track.

The board also considered the Third Grade Success Act retention policy (IDJ) and voted to send the policy out for first reading; members noted the requirement is driven by state law and expressed reservations but agreed to comply.

What’s next: staff will process year-end journal entries as encumbrances close; the board will review any revised budgets or transfer requests at the next meeting.