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Board approves budget revisions, keeps comprehensive student accident coverage and accepts donations
Summary
The board approved DPI‑required 2025–26 budget revisions (2/3 vote), renewed comprehensive student accident insurance for 2026–27, and accepted multiple donations including a $205,411 trust disbursement. Personnel actions were also approved.
The Amery School District board approved several finance and personnel items in a single meeting session, including a DPI‑required revision to the 2025–26 budget, renewal of student accident insurance, acceptance of donations and routine personnel approvals.
CESA consultant Cara Holden briefed the board on budget adjustments required by the Department of Public Instruction. The revisions addressed revenue and expense lines (library aid, property tax, open enrollment, state special‑ed aid, voucher payments) to produce a balanced 2025–26 fiscal year budget. The board approved the changes on a 5–0 roll‑call vote required for the DPI filing; the revised budget will be posted to the district website within 15 days.
On insurance, Director of Finance Isaac Christian presented two renewal options for student accident coverage; the board voted to retain the comprehensive plan for 2026–27 to maintain coverage for families with high deductibles or without insurance. A board member moved, "we stay with the comprehensive plan for the coming school year," and the motion passed.
The meeting also recorded multiple donations (anonymous $1,000 for choir risers, grants from the Amery Foundation for a band saw and veterinary supplies) and the $205,411 Grand/Home (Granum) Trust gift; the board accepted them and placed the trust funds in Fund 21 pending future decisions. Personnel actions including new contracts, reassignments and resignations were approved by voice vote. The board completed the agenda by adjourning the meeting.
