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Committee hears summer-learning boost and timing of PERS reserve transfer

Milton-Freewater Unified School District 7 Budget Committee · May 20, 2025
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Summary

Staff reported Fund 211 (summer learning) increased to $227,000 and reiterated a planned $200,000 transfer from the PERS reserve, with the projected $750,000 PERS balance appearing next year due to timing; committee members asked clarifying questions about balances and transfers.

Denise highlighted two items in the special revenue section: the summer-learning allocation in Fund 211 was increased to $227,000 (was $175,000 in the prior packet) to reflect the district's true allocation, and the PERS reserve was planned to show a $750,000 balance next year because timing of a $200,000 transfer means the larger balance will not be visible until the following budget cycle.

Committee members sought clarity on how special revenue funds map to appropriations and resources; Denise explained the top of each special-revenue page shows appropriations (money out) and the bottom shows resources (money in), and that the two must balance. Members also discussed the contingency balance and how the district would use it to avoid sudden layoffs.