Tim Keteri

The Adams Township School District's fiscal year 2025-2026 general fund budget includes revenues from local, state, and federal sources, as well as other financing. Expenditures cover instruction, support services (pupil, instructional staff, executive and school administration, business services, operation, maintenance, security, pupil transportation, central support services, and athletics), and facility acquisition/site improvement. The budget anticipates an excess of revenues over expenditures and other financing uses. It also provides estimated fund balances at the beginning and end of the year.

The document outlines the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Food Service Fund Budget, detailing revenues from local, state, and federal sources, as well as expenditures for food service. It includes an overview of incoming and outgoing transfers, the excess or deficiency of revenues, and the unreserved fund balance at the beginning and end of the year.

The Board of Education meeting included discussions on various topics. Adjustments to the Bond Project were addressed due to bids exceeding the projected budget, focusing on redesigning the weight room and baseball facility. Principals are set to recommend continuing probationary status for several teachers, with expectations to retain current staff. Kindergarten registration numbers look promising. The Book Fair raised over $3,000 for the library. The Michigan Tech Enterprise Team collaborated with 6th graders on fuel cell car projects. The areawide science fair changed its format, leading to an in-house fair display. The Travel Club had a successful trip to Europe. The Spring Arts Night is scheduled for April 23rd. Next year's schedule is in place, aiding CTE, dual enrollment, and work-based learning scheduling. Work is underway on the audit for the 2019 Bond project and training for new financial software. The Adams Township Hall of Fame is being developed to recognize distinguished alumni. There have been changes in coaching positions, and a co-op for boys basketball teams is under consideration.

The Board of Education meeting included presentations on the Copper Country Association of School Board Award candidates and updates on the bond project, addressing potential tariff issues on steel. Reports from the Superintendent and principals covered various topics, including reading month activities, elementary basketball, kindergarten registration, and community involvement in school programs. The athletic report included information on accounting software changes, budget amendments, healthcare reimbursements, USF bids, and the successful hockey season. Action items were also discussed.

The Board of Education meeting included reports from the Superintendent, principals of South Range Elementary and Jeffers High School, and the Business and Athletic Director. Discussion topics included transportation, school-wide data (MTSS), school improvement initiatives, CTE classes, attendance, a food service review, grant opportunities, winter sports seasons, potential co-op arrangements for athletics, and planned building improvements. The meeting also involved a presentation on planned building improvements and several action items.