Ozark R‑VI board approves second budget revision, adds preschool grant funds

The Ozark R‑VI Board unanimously approved a second budget revision that incorporates carryover funds, federal awards and program adjustments, including a significant increase in preschool funding.

At the board meeting, the presenter (Speaker 20) told trustees that the district’s adopted preschool budget of $369,000 is expected to be supplemented by an award bringing that program’s revenue line to about $813,000. The presenter also explained adjustments to Title I homeless funding and travel and noted a change in expected E‑rate revenue: “We thought that we were going to get $199,000 for dark fiber lease, but this year it wasn't allowed,” the presenter said.

Why it matters: The revision aligns budget lines with known federal carryovers and grant awards, affecting program capacity and reported variances. The presenter said the district adjusted presentation of some figures to show variances rather than forcing all budgets to zero at the start of the year.

Board action: After discussion the board approved the revision. The motion was made and seconded during the meeting; the board voted to adopt the second revision unanimously.

What comes next: Staff said the revision will be incorporated into the district’s budget documents and used in June budget work to finalize year‑end adjustments.