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Board approves K–12 connectivity fund and reviews district fiscal outlook
Summary
The board approved acceptance of a K–12 connectivity award (district previously received about $3,000) and reviewed Maplewood partnership forecasts showing a strong five‑year balance; treasurer noted grants can be used for internet services and technology purchases.
Treasurer business included a report on grants and a motion to accept K–12 connectivity funds. Treasurer said the district had been awarded about $3,000 under a connectivity fund that can be applied toward internet services, technology or reimbursed for prior purchases. The board approved applying the award as eligible.
The meeting also included a review of the Maplewood partnership: the treasurer reported Maplewood has 10 participating schools, enrollment 1,766 and multiple 5‑star ratings; a five‑year forecast projected about $17,000,000 in reserves after a planned $15,000,000 transfer. "We've gotten into a couple of clients... we were awarded $3,000," the Treasurer said when explaining the connectivity award and eligible uses.
Board members noted the healthy long‑term forecast and discussed attending Maplewood board meetings for representation.
