Board delegates year‑end fund allocation to administration amid multi‑year budget modeling

District finance staff presented year‑end options for any one‑time funds remaining at fiscal year close: retain funds in the general fund balance to reduce short‑term borrowing or transfer to capital Fund 46, which can generate additional state reimbursement at the tertiary level (approximately 14–15% last year). Finance noted transfer decisions must be made before July 30; administration recommended pausing until mid‑July to finalize projections and then administratively deciding and notifying the board.

The finance presenter laid out two budget projections with different insurance‑cost assumptions: an optimistic projection showing up to $2.2 million surplus and a conservative projection that forecasted a $163,000 shortfall, underlining uncertainty. Staff recommended administrative discretion to allocate funds beyond the $1.5 million already designated, and the board approved that motion by voice vote.

Board members discussed short‑term borrowing timing (state aid arrives in December) and emphasized that any remaining funds are one‑time and should be used for capital needs (roof repairs, deferred maintenance) or to reduce short‑term borrowing costs. Administration will notify the board of its mid‑July decision and proposed allocation.