Kris Biggs

The budget includes estimated beginning and ending fund balances, receipts/revenues from local, state, and federal sources, and disbursements/expenditures across various funds such as Educational Operations & Maintenance, Debt Service, Transportation, Municipal Retirement/Social Security, Capital Projects, Working Cash, Tort, and Fire Prevention & Safety. It covers various aspects including instruction, support services, community services, payments to other districts & government units, and debt service. The budget also details estimated receipts/revenues from local sources like ad valorem taxes, payments in lieu of taxes, tuition, transportation fees, earnings on investments, food service, district/school activity income, textbook income, and other local revenue sources. Furthermore, it outlines receipts/revenues from state and federal sources, including unrestricted and restricted grants-in-aid, as well as specific programs like Title V and federal special education.

The ARP ESSER III plan for Altamont CUSD #10 focuses on safely reopening and sustaining school operations while addressing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on students. It includes strategies aligned with CDC and IDPH guidance, with a focus on health and safety measures. The plan addresses learning loss through evidence-based interventions, curriculum enhancements, and additional staffing. Funds are allocated to improve air quality, transportation, sanitation, and social distancing. Community input is gathered through board meetings and surveys. The district will submit semi-annual reports to ISBE detailing fund expenditures and specific interventions.