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Treasurer reports FY close is on track; board reviews food-service revamp and $563 invoice
Summary
The Fredericktown Local board heard a treasurer update showing revenues at about 97% and expenditures near 88% for the fiscal year, approved a $563 invoice for county drug-testing, and reviewed food-service changes including a new head cook and 'grab-and-go' menu items slated to start in August.
Heather, the district treasurer, told the board the district is “right where we basically need to be for ending the fiscal year,” with revenues coming in at about 97% and expenditures roughly 88% as of May. She said an outstanding encumbrance for the track and field project will carry into fiscal 2027 and outlined the quick close-out steps required before the July payroll turnaround.
The treasurer asked the board to approve a consolidated invoice from Knox County for random drug testing; the amount identified for payment was $563 for an invoiced period spanning FY25–26. The board moved and approved the payment as part of routine fiscal items.
Heather also described proposed changes to the food service program and asked the board to approve personnel and program shifts. She said Teresa Thompson is being recommended as the new head cook for the district’s kitchen operations, and that menus for August and September are already set. The district plans a new “grab-and-go” line at the middle and high school (hot or cold sandwiches, wraps and croissants), daily salad options, and fruit/vegetable a la carte offerings. Heather said final lunch prices were not yet set but expected a modest increase — board members estimated a likely rise of about ten cents.
Chapman and staff confirmed that a consultant, Kelly Stanford, helped develop the plan and that cross-training of kitchen staff and register operations will be part of the rollout. The board asked for and received clarification that a la carte items remain subject to the district’s policy about charging when accounts lack funds; regular lunches retain established payment rules.
The board approved the treasurer’s motions, including the invoice payment and the administrative items Heather presented. The district will bring final lunch-price proposals back for formal approval in August.
