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Board reviews how local levy dollars fund staff, technology and services
Summary
District finance staff explained how local levy dollars pay for positions and services not covered by the state prototypical funding model, including custodial and office staff and a $429,000 technology allocation; board asked for more transparent line-item spreadsheets.
Board members pressed staff for clearer reporting of how local levy dollars are spent and were shown a breakdown of levy-funded uses on Nov. 12.
Diana and Jan explained that the state prototypical funding model does not fully cover custodial and administrative positions, and that local EP&O levy dollars pay for supplemental staffing. Jan noted technology appears as a lump-sum allocation (roughly $429,000) and said she maintains a separate spreadsheet that breaks down those line items for board review. “If you wanted any other specific information, we would be happy to share that with you,” Jan said.
Board members asked for greater transparency after the last levy cycle and requested Jan provide the itemized spreadsheet that shows how local dollars flow to buildings, programs and personnel. Board members also highlighted significant cost drivers such as insurance (around $780,000) and increased adult-meal costs in ECAP family nights, which inflated some program-line spending.
Next steps: Jan will provide the requested levy-allocation spreadsheet to the board and staff will include clearer language in public communications about what levy dollars fund.
