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Cromwell-Wright board approves $496,146 in disbursements, trims staff development and reduces bus routes
Summary
The Cromwell-Wright Public Schools board on May 20 approved invoices and EFTs totaling $496,146.26, voted to reduce staff development from 2% to 1% for 2026–27, and agreed to cut transportation from five routes to four, projecting about $16,000 in annual savings.
The Cromwell-Wright Public Schools board approved invoices of $184,851.61 and Electronic Funds Transfers of $311,294.65 at its May 20 meeting, a combined total of $496,146.26.
Board members voted 4–0, with two members absent, to approve the disbursements. The board also approved a motion to reduce Staff Development revenue from 2% to 1% for the 2026–27 school year after Superintendent Nathan Libbon reported unanimous support from the teachers' union and staff. According to the minutes, the 1% will be used for general education expenses.
In a separate discussion about transportation, Libbon said the district and 4.0 School Services agreed to reduce routes from five to four to reflect declining enrollment; the board recorded an estimated savings of approximately $16,000 per year. The board also approved insurance renewal proposals presented to administration.
The preliminary budget review included in the packet signaled expected deficit spending for 2026–27; the board directed staff to pursue additional savings ahead of the June budget meeting.
