Auditing firm KEB provided an update on the district audit including federal program review. Summer school attendance and expense data were also presented with recommendations for the 2019 session.
Reviewed proposed 2019 changes to medical, dental, and prescription plans. Presented financial data on self-insured funds and discussed premium rate adjustments including a 1.7% increase for medical and no change for dental.
Reviewed tax levy presentation including assessed valuation, Proposition C rollback, and debt service calculations. Committee discussed messaging for upcoming public tax rate hearing.
Reviewed benefits consultant selection process and capital projects fund projections for 2018–19. Committee recommended budget be forwarded to the Board of Education.
Reviewed passed bond election, audit firm plans, revenue assumptions, and fixed costs for 2018–19. Discussed 5-year model projections and recommended avoiding deficit spending until middle school opens in 2020.
Discussed RFP for benefits consultant, district bond rating and Moody’s outlook, and recommended Kerber, Eck & Braeckel as new district auditor based on cost, hours, and experience.
Reviewed budget training for leadership, updated revenue projections, and five-year model. Discussed bond issuance plans for $35M from April 2014 and 2016 elections with a March 2018 sale date.
Reviewed workers compensation claims and costs with consultants. Discussed FY 2017–18 budget-to-actual updates and projections in preparation for FY 2019 planning.
Received a clean audit report from Marr & Company. Discussed April 2018 bond ballot language and issuance of remaining bond authority from April 2014 and 2016 elections, favoring competitive bond sales.
Reviewed draft policy on crowdfunding platforms, updated DESE transportation funding, assessed fiscal impact of Missouri dyslexia legislation, and discussed debt service projections and April 2018 bond planning.
Received audit update and discussed strengthening auditor partnerships. Reviewed Nutrition Services debt collection efforts and projected revenue from the Broadway Hotel Phase II project.
Reviewed proposed salary schedules, capital projects, and new curriculum costs. Committee approved schedules and budget recommendations to advance in the process.
Discussed fixed cost reductions, salary and benefit cost projections, one-time budget requests, and fund balance forecasts. Committee approved recommendations for Board submission.
Reviewed revenue assumptions for the 2017–18 budget including valuation increases and Proposition C estimates. Committee approved revenue assumptions for Board recommendation
Reviewed updated debt financing plan to support construction of a new middle school. Discussed shifting bond schedule, operational impact, and Board recommendation for accelerated project timeline.
Reviewed Nutrition Services fund performance and proposed bond call for 2009A COPs. Committee supported calling bonds for $327K savings and received audit updates on fiscal year expense reclassification.
Discussed 2017 medical plan design changes including premium increases, new co-pays, and wellness coverage. Committee approved recommendations for Board adoption.
Reviewed 2016 property tax rate calculation and discussed voluntary rollback of 9¢ operating and 0.4308¢ debt service levies. Committee supported recommended net rate of $6.04.
Reviewed proposed salary schedules and capital projects fund planning. Public comments addressed principal salary schedule implications. Committee approved recommendations for May Board meeting.
Reviewed budget lines for special education, substitutes, and testing; discussed operating levy scenarios including 60¢, 55¢, and 65¢ options. Committee supported moving levy and bond proposals to the Board.
Reviewed cash balance timing, Nutrition Services fund performance, federal compliance issues, and audit findings. Committee discussed potential program efficiencies and contracting, and received a clean audit report.
Reviewed budget amendments for paraprofessional FTEs, HVAC maintenance, and adding girls' lacrosse. Discussed audit updates and voted to enter closed session to receive audit entrance report.
Reviewed 2015 tax year operating and debt service levy calculations, assessed valuation trends, and Proposition C rollback implications. Committee recommended proposed levy.
Reviewed 2014–15 proposed budget, audit engagement letter, 5-year operating model, and discussed legislative impacts and integrating program effectiveness in budget reviews. Budget moved to the Board.
Discussed 2014–15 budget priorities including student growth, mental health support, and employee compensation. Reviewed reserve impact of state revenue, salary contract timing, and summer construction timeline.
Reviewed Nature School MOU, revenue assumptions, staffing needs, mental health supports, and funding options. The committee discussed 2014–15 FTE needs and set a new meeting time to 5:00 p.m.
Discussed 2013 valuation impacts on revenue projections and upcoming bond sale. Piper Jaffray presented on negotiated vs. competitive bond sales and legislative risks to local control. Scheduled future meeting dates.
Discussed April 2014 bond issue ballot language and capital project priorities. Reviewed draft audit report including federal fund timing findings and recommendations for improvements in cash handling and segregation of duties.
Reviewed Nature School planning, cell tower RFP options, and bond issuance strategy. Audit updates included construction oversight and federal fund draw compliance.
Reviewed insurance renewals and premium increases, auto fleet and liability losses, and plan design changes. Committee discussed audit focus areas and requested updates on student travel and cash handling.
Reviewed bond rating outlook, salary schedule proposals, healthcare cost impacts, and budget assumptions. Discussed MSHSAA funding, federal draws, and preserving operating fund balance above 16%.
Reviewed budget amendments affecting Title I and Pre-K staffing, sequestration impacts, and the stipend model for CPS employees. Discussed starting salary rankings and the need for a transparent, equitable stipend system.
Received draft audit report with a clean opinion and findings related to federal cash management, transportation data, and school deposit timelines. Committee praised staff and discussed improving federal fund drawdowns.
Reviewed custodial services contract for Battle High, Proposition B ballot results, and implications for state and local funding. Committee discussed legislative advocacy and upcoming priorities.
Held audit entrance conference, reviewed budget amendments, and discussed United Way-funded Data Analyst position. Explored domestic partner benefits and wellness priorities for 2014 planning.
Reviewed preliminary levy calculations, assessed valuation growth, Proposition C rollback, and debt service requirements. Discussed implications of voluntary rollbacks and recommended proposed levy to the Board.
Reviewed 2012–13 proposed budget and five-year forecast, including Battle High School expansion. Discussed setting committee priorities and the June 11 public budget hearing.
Post-bond election meeting included review of bond sale, salary proposals for media clerks and curriculum coordinators, and adjustments for non-teaching staff. Revenue assumptions and budget additions were discussed.
