Brian VanMeter

The document pertains to the adoption of the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026, for the School District. It confirms that a tentative budget was made available for public inspection for at least thirty days prior to final action. A public hearing regarding the budget was held, and all legal requirements for adoption were complied with. The document serves as the resolution to adopt the finalized budget.

The budget for Nauvoo-Colusa CUSD 325 was reviewed, focusing on estimated beginning and ending fund balances, receipts/revenues, and disbursements/expenditures across various funds including Educational, Operations & Maintenance, Debt Service, Transportation, and others. Key areas covered ad valorem taxes, payments in lieu of taxes, tuition, transportation fees, earnings on investments, food service income, and state and federal sources. Expenditures were detailed by function, including instruction, support services, and debt services.

The meeting addressed financial matters, including paying bills and approving financial and treasurer reports. The superintendent reported on the audit, tuition students, residency issues, solar panel updates, busing, special education, and ROE meeting outcomes. The board discussed and acted on accepting resignations, hiring a JH Boys assistant basketball coach and multiple paraprofessionals. Approval was granted for the Superintendent to apply for the FY26 School Maintenance Grant. Communications included announcements for Parent Teacher Conferences and upcoming dates with no school.

The meeting included discussion and action on several key items, such as opening the Public Hearing concerning the FY 26 District Budget, enrollment numbers, solar and busing updates, and special education updates. The board also discussed and approved the budget for Fiscal Year 2026. Additionally, the board approved hiring a 5th/6th grade girls' basketball coach and a new cook, accepted the resignation of a cook, and considered the final reading and adoption of recommended revisions to board policy PRESS Issue #119.

The budget hearing included a summary of the budget presented by Mr. Scott. There were no public comments.