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District officials report grant spending, audit timeline and facilities work during winter recess
Summary
Officials reported on ARPA‑funded mental‑health grants with remaining balances, said the independent accountants' review is ongoing with a statutorily extended deadline of Jan. 31, and outlined custodial and HVAC work to occur during winter recess.
District finance officials told the board Dec. 16 that several ARPA grants supporting mental‑health services remain active and that spending to date varies by grant. Mr. Gray reported an ARPA summer mental health supports grant (reported as $50,000) with approximately $38,000 spent to date; a $20,000 primary mental health grant with roughly $4,500 spent and about $15,500 remaining; and a three‑year ARPA school mental health specialist grant with approximately $65,000 remaining in the current period.
Mr. Gray also said the district's independent accountants' review is underway and that, per statute, the deadline for its completion has been extended to Jan. 31 (historically Dec. 31). Facilities staff will use the winter recess to perform deep cleaning, restroom power washing, sprinkler inspections and a sprinkler valve replacement at Racebrook School; additional HVAC filter changes are scheduled as well.
Why it matters: The grant balances described affect program delivery for summer mental health and in‑school supports, while the audit timeline has implications for financial reporting. The facilities work is routine maintenance intended to ensure safe operations when students return.
What happens next: Budget workshops and meetings with school principals are scheduled leading to a Jan. 30 budget workshop; staff will continue to monitor grant spending and complete required audit steps before the extended Jan. 31 deadline.
