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Superintendent reports higher-than-budgeted enrollment, wastewater repair planning and funding concerns
Summary
The superintendent said district enrollment is at 561 (budgeted 545), described temporary wastewater repairs with an estimated prior service cost of about $20,000, and warned of a reported state K–12 budget shortfall—staffing and equipment decisions may be affected if cuts occur.
The Liberty School District superintendent reported that current enrollment stands at 561 students, above the budgeted figure of 545, calling the enrollment news “good news.”
The superintendent updated the board on several facilities and operations items: a school bus ordered last year may arrive in October; recent work on the district wastewater treatment plant is holding but the district is collecting quotes to either replace or refurbish the system. The superintendent said, "that was roughly around $20,000, to do what they did this last fall around," describing the magnitude of recent work and earlier service costs. The superintendent also said staff will assist with grant searches to help cover significant repair costs.
On building repairs, the superintendent said the district has an insurance claim for resealing and repainting a wall at the high school and is waiting for moisture to appear before the insurer’s lead engineer performs a full inspection. Regarding state funding, the superintendent warned the board to be prepared for possible reductions after the recent legislative session, noting a reported shortfall in education funding on the order of hundreds of millions.
The superintendent closed the report by noting an upcoming personnel change: "Marshall last day, will be at the end of this month," and that the district is not immediately planning to refill the position but will distribute responsibilities among staff.
