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Committee hears referendum draw is lower than projected; staffing costs seen as main driver
Summary
Administration reported the district used roughly $875,000 of referendum funds in the first two years—about $50,000 less than earlier projections—and committee members attributed the draw primarily to elevated staffing and compensation costs.
Administration told the Finance Committee the district has utilized approximately $875,000 of referendum funds through the first two years of the referendum period, compared with a prior projection of about $925,000. "The district had originally projected using approximately $925,000 by this point, leaving the district ahead of projections by roughly $50,000," the minutes state.
Committee members noted the referendum draw is largely driven by increased staffing and compensation costs, including lane movement and master's-degree steps, annual CPI adjustments, and recently added positions. The committee requested a breakdown of staffing-related expenditures to better understand how personnel costs are affecting referendum reliance.
