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School leaders report surpluses in some special-education lines and a possible $2.5M reserves balance
Summary
Administration reported surpluses in special-education transportation and tuition lines and an unfilled elementary psychologist post that contributed to positive year-to-date variances; officials cautioned the special-education budget remains volatile even as a projection showed a potential $2,500,000 in year-end reserves.
The committee received budget highlights showing surpluses in special-education transportation and tuition expense lines, and a positive variance tied to an unfilled elementary school psychologist position. The administration explained these were not strategic cuts but the result of hiring challenges and operational changes tied to the development of an intensive learning program.
June Sanfilippo said that, if current conditions hold, the district could “see potentially 2,500,000 at the end of the year in our reserves,” while also cautioning that special-education spending is volatile and can change quickly. Committee members welcomed the short-term positive variance but noted it does not guarantee a long-term trend.
Members and administrators agreed to continue monitoring volatile lines and report back if conditions change.
