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Board reviews monthly finances; hears update on federal counseling grant and proposed hires
Summary
Dr. Marcia Hamilton reported a March General Fund cash balance of about $37,089,792 and an ADA increase at P2 to 95.19% with projected revenue lifts. Superintendent Baranski reported a federal counseling grant described as an additional $500,000 for five years but also said some funding was later ceased; she recommended hiring four grant‑funded social worker/counselors contingent on funding status.
Assistant Superintendent Dr. Marcia Hamilton presented the District’s monthly financial report for transactions posted March 1–31, 2025, saying the General Fund ended March with an approximate cash balance of $37,089,792 and that internal cash was sufficient to pay obligations. The board approved the financial report unanimously (5‑0).
Superintendent Dr. Kristin Baranski reported a rise in Average Daily Attendance at P2 to 95.19%, which staff estimated could increase revenues by about $170,000 in 2026‑27 and an additional $175,000 in 2027‑28. Baranski also discussed a federal counseling grant: the transcript states the District had "received an additional $500,000 for the next five years, through a federal counseling grant," then notes that "funding was ceased" and that the District will appeal if possible. Baranski told the board that first‑year funding was not affected and recommended hiring four social worker/counselors for next year with the caveat that positions are grant‑funded and contingent on final funding decisions.
The board did not take separate action on the hiring recommendation at the meeting; finance and HR follow‑up will be required if the grant award is finalized.
