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Clinton County R-III superintendent reports tax distribution delay; students recognized for Top 20 finish
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Sandy Steggall told the board the district is awaiting a large county tax distribution and will meet county officials; during the meeting Mrs. Welch and gifted students were recognized for placing Top 20 in the 'Battle of the Brains' competition involving more than 6,700 students.
At the Jan. 21 meeting of the Board of Education of the Reorganized School District R-III of Clinton County, Superintendent Dr. Sandy Steggall told trustees the district's fund balance remains in good standing but the district is awaiting a large county tax distribution.
Dr. Steggall said the district and the Lathrop superintendent would meet with the county later in the week to address the delay. Board members were told a check was ready for pickup the next day, but the amount was not disclosed in the meeting record.
Why it matters: county tax distributions are a material revenue source for school districts; timing can affect cash flow and short-term operations, though Dr. Steggall said the fund balance was currently in good standing.
Student recognition: during the meeting Mrs. Welch recognized the Adventures Kids 7th/8th grade gifted class for placing in the Top 20 in the Battle of the Brains competition. The competition included more than 6,700 students from 250 schools across 48 districts; entries were reviewed by STEM professionals from Burns & McDonnell and Science City. The 5th/6th and 7th/8th grade gifted students presented their project to the board.
The board did not take action related to the tax distribution at the meeting; follow-up with the county and any financial adjustments will depend on the outcome of the county meeting and the amount of the distribution, which was not specified.
