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District says levy covers only about 40% of special education costs; Medicaid match is a key revenue source
Summary
Superintendent told the board that levy funding would cover roughly 40% of special education costs and that federal funding covers about 15–20% (~$45,000); the district is expanding Medicaid match efforts to increase revenue but noted administrative limits.
The superintendent told the board the levy does not fully cover special education needs and described the district's funding mix. "The federal government funds approximately 15 to 20% of your special ed program, which is about $45,000," the superintendent said, and added that Medicaid match contributes roughly $30,000–$35,000. The superintendent estimated total special-education related staff and services at about $432,284 and said the levy allocation would pay for roughly 40% of those costs.
Board members asked why the levy contribution to special education was lower than prior allocations; the superintendent said the district has increased its Medicaid match activity and is careful to weigh the administrative hours required to claim Medicaid reimbursements. The meeting did not produce a funding decision; the board will review the resolution and outreach at the special meeting.
