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Board hears federal entitlement update and accepts donations; special-ed funding noted at about $540,000
Summary
Trustees heard that the district receives about $540,000 annually for special education and approved several donations, including support for PBIS and preschool programs and a reported 'just under $6,000' in medical assistance funding.
The board received a finance update noting the district’s federal entitlements for special education and Title programs total about $540,000 annually; administrators said special-education funding is one year delayed but expected for the coming year.
Separately, the board accepted a series of donations to support PBIS, preschool and extracurricular activities; the treasurer reported donations and "medical assistance funding just under $6,000." The gifts were approved by roll call with recorded affirmative responses from board members.
Trustees also discussed budget pressures and state-level proposals, including a governor’s proposed $240 million reduction to education spending reported in the fiscal outlook discussion; board members noted legislative deadlines for policy (April 4) and the overall budget (April 11).
