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Board approves $1.24 million in payments amid debate over private-school transportation reimbursements
Summary
The business office presented checks, wire and ACH payments totaling about $1,244,732.81 for approval. Trustees questioned a $13,500 marketing charge and pressed state reimbursement rules that pay per student (not per trip) for private-school transportation, calling the arrangement problematic and raising the prospect of legislative change.
The Elkhorn Area School District business office told trustees on July 13 that the board needed to approve vendor payments and payroll-related transactions, listing US Bank checks, BMO checks, a wire and multiple ACH ranges for a combined amount the presenter reported as “$1,244,732.81.”
During review trustees asked about a $13,500 line described as a marketing charge tied to an “options” program; the business office said the vendor serves as a middleman to place content on streaming platforms. Board members then focused on transportation reimbursements for private-school pupils, noting the state’s reimbursement is calculated per student rather than per trip. One trustee summarized the concern bluntly: “they all are saying, oh, that's ridiculous. We should fix that,” and the group discussed whether the issue should be raised with local legislators.
After discussion a motion to approve the general and other fund bills for July 13, 2026 was moved and seconded and trustees voted to approve the payments as presented.
