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Moose Lake district flags compensatory revenue uncertainty and accepts 34% health‑insurance renewal
Summary
Business Manager Norman Nelis told the board that compensatory revenue estimates remain uncertain pending state action; the district recorded a final compensatory figure around 65.997% (~$310,000) and accepted a 34% HealthPartners renewal after soliciting alternatives.
At its May 18 meeting, the Moose Lake School Board reviewed budget assumptions and near‑term fiscal risks as the district prepares its 2026–27 adopted budget.
Business Manager Norman Nelis told the board the district is budgeting an average daily membership (ADM) of 570 and that compensatory revenue — a significant revenue line — remains uncertain while the Legislature considers changes. Nelis listed prior monthly comp‑revenue figures and scenarios under proposed hold‑harmless formulas and reported that the final amount used in planning equated to about 65.997% of the current‑year amount, approximately $310,000.
Nelis said the largest revenue uncertainty is compensatory revenue and that the district is using the existing statutory formula for budget planning. He also described budget increases for curriculum purchases (social studies, physical education, elementary reading, high‑school English, social‑emotional learning curriculum and a math program pilot) and a 2% increase assumption for purchased services and supply line items. The bus replacement line was reduced to $80,000 to reflect an every‑other‑year purchase plan.
On benefits, Nelis said open enrollment was delayed while the district solicited offers after an initial HealthPartners renewal notice of 44%. HealthPartners later provided a revised 34% increase, which the district accepted.
The board approved consent agenda items that included payroll and bill lists recorded in the minutes (detailed check ranges and totals were provided), and the board heard that licensed staffing is currently fully filled following approval to hire a speech‑language pathologist for 2026–27.
