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Exceptional Children's department reports midyear spending and new grants that reduce projected shortfall
Summary
Cheryl White Smith told the board the EC program had received several grants and reimbursements — including a $71,400 evaluation grant and a $72,525.69 Medicaid reimbursement — which may reduce a previously projected $257,000 deficit; staff said they are implementing tighter spending controls.
Cheryl White Smith, speaking for the Exceptional Children's department, gave a midyear financial update and outlined recent grant awards and reimbursements that affect the unit's projected shortfall.
Smith said the state EC budget totals $2,900,000, with $1.6 million already expended and a remaining balance of $1,200,000. Federal EC funds for instructional staff totaled $1,100,000, of which roughly $540,000 had been expended. The department also budgeted Medicaid funds at $594,932.35 with $293,000 expended and an estimated $301,000 remaining.
Smith told the board the department had written and received an "118" grant for $71,400 for evaluations and professional development and a small NC CIP grant of $5,500. She also said the district expected a Medicaid reimbursement of $72,525.69 for the prior quarter and that the Sandhills regional grant ($560,000 shared across the region) will fund K–1 training addressing challenging behaviors.
Smith said that, before the new awards, spending patterns would have led to a projected $257,000 deficit by year end. She said staff are implementing targeted fiscal controls and will update the board once reimbursements and grant awards post to balances.
The board did not take an immediate funding vote; members thanked Smith and the EC team for securing the awards and for the department's work on compliance and services.
