Superintendent and finance staff summarize state budget impact for Boyne City Public Schools

Superintendent and district finance staff briefed the board on changes in the recently resolved state budget and what the district expects to receive this fiscal year.

Irene reported that the foundation allowance will be $10,050 per pupil, noting the district had budgeted $10,000 per pupil. "It is gonna be $10,050," she said. She told the board that at‑risk categorical funding increased by about 24% (which staff estimated would add roughly $16,000 to the district) and that the mental health and safety categorical would bring about $46,000 in new aid to the district. Staff estimated net revenue would be about a 1% increase, approximately $263,000 compared with the district’s budget assumptions.

The superintendent and finance staff cautioned that several items remain unclear and will depend on updates from the state education agency (MDE) and the language attached to competitive grants. They highlighted loosened eligibility for GSRP (four‑year‑old preschool) that should expand access and noted universal school breakfast and lunch remains funded for the year. Administration said some competitive grant programs (for example, SRO funding or infrastructure grants) will require application and will not be automatically awarded.

Board members asked for clarification on categorical line items and whether changes would require budget amendments; staff said they will return to the board with more details and that an amendment will likely be needed in January or February once contracts and final state memos are available.