Board debates $1 million early-aid overpayment and plans auditor RFP

Board members spent an extended portion of the meeting debating a New York State notice that the district must repay an early-aid overpayment resulting from an earlier early-state-aid request. The discussion centered on whether the bookkeeping treatment used in prior years created a misstatement of revenue and whether the district or individuals acted improperly. One board member, identified in the discussion as Tom, called it "a misstatement of revenue" and said the district needed stronger accounting oversight; he urged that the audit committee and external auditor be asked to dig into the issue.