WCS Receives Report On Finances
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
By David [email protected]
As has been reported in the media, Scott said, there are a lot of unknowns at this point regarding state funding.
"It will be an interesting summer for us as we work on the 2010 budget waiting for word from Indianapolis," said Scott.[[In-content Ad]]Total general-fund revenue for the month was again virtually unchanged from the previous month. April receipts totaled $3,393,595. The basic grant distribution from the state in March was unchanged from the prior month at $3,363,049.
April was the first of two three-pay months for 2009. April salaries and benefits totaled $4,545,509. Salaries accounted for $3,456,55 while benefit expense included quarterly retirement funding, medical costs, social security and unemployment compensation.
Other spending in the month included utility and supply expense.
The school board approved the advertisement of bids for projects totaling $609,000. Jobs to be advertised includes the relocating of a data center, replacing a dock and lighting, renovation of restrooms, entrances and doors and removing a portable classroom at Washington Elementary School.
Bids totaling $790,759.18 were accepted for other work. Among the 16 bids were for Kovert Hawkins Architects to develop and manage loose equipment and furniture bid processes, chemical application on all non-athletic grounds by TruGreen and gym floor maintenance by Authentic Hardwood Floors and Hammel Floor Service Inc.
For work in excess of $15,000, the school board approved to advertise for bids to replace the Lincoln clock system and fire alarm system.
The board approved $28,299.02 for athletic field summer turf care materials, testing, consulting and monitoring by B&C Turf; and $581,100 for summer technology projects.
Kent Adams, school board member, reported Warsaw Schools had an exit interview for the Indiana State Board of Accounts.
Scott said the ISBA audit was for the period of July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2008. The final audit should be available in the next 30 to 45 days and will be shared with the board and posted on the Web site once it becomes available, Scott said.
Jamie Lake, Kovert Hawkins, said the elementary schools projects is going extremely well. All projects are at the stage where they are trying to get their footings and foundations in place.
The Jefferson Elementary project is the only one where the school is occupied. However, Lake said, the staff and students and working crews are working together.
The Claypool Elementary project is a little further ahead of the three others, he said.
"Things are going very well, it's very exciting," said Lake.
The school board approved to advertise for bids for paving of the transportation parking lot.
Bids are expected to be opened June 19, with contracts awarded July 27. Construction is expected to begin Aug. 3, with completion set for Oct. 16.
Greg Schroeder, WCS director of maintenance, said the parking lot is 111,000 square feet.
In other business, the school board:
n Approved to stay with long-time insurance carrier Great West Life/CIGNA at a 9.3 percent increase for WCS medical and dental benefit plans.
n Announced Harrison Elementary School first-grade teacher Anysley Small was selected as the WCS Teacher of the Year. Small will represent WCS at the state Teacher of the Year competition in the fall. Other nominees included Jolie Miller, Lincoln; David Hoffert, WCHS; Deb Locke, Lakeview; Sherri Johnson, Edgewood; and Sandy Monce, Jefferson.
n Heard WCS's total enrollment is 6,896, down 10 students from last month.
n Approved the social studies textbook adoption.
n Approved summer school courses and teachers.
n Approved the annual resolution for residential student placements.
WCS offers special education services to students with disabilities. However, from time to time, there are students who may require services beyond the scope of what a public school can provide. In these cases, the student may need the services of a public or private residential placement.
Tamra Ummel, director of special services, said the resolution authorizes the school corporation superintendent and director of special services to enter into contracts on behalf of the board for residential student placements.
Currently, Warsaw Schools does not have any and hasn't had any for the past two to three years. "Our average is pretty low," Ummel said.
n Accepted a $15,000 Project Lead the Way Biomedical Grant and a $15,000 PLTW Engineering Grant.
The grants will be used to purchase equipment, materials and pay for teachers to attend professional development opportunities.
n Approved the Summer Migrant Education Grant Application and Consortium Agreement and the 2009-10 Migrant Education Project Application and Consortium Agreement.
As has been reported in the media, Scott said, there are a lot of unknowns at this point regarding state funding.
"It will be an interesting summer for us as we work on the 2010 budget waiting for word from Indianapolis," said Scott.[[In-content Ad]]Total general-fund revenue for the month was again virtually unchanged from the previous month. April receipts totaled $3,393,595. The basic grant distribution from the state in March was unchanged from the prior month at $3,363,049.
April was the first of two three-pay months for 2009. April salaries and benefits totaled $4,545,509. Salaries accounted for $3,456,55 while benefit expense included quarterly retirement funding, medical costs, social security and unemployment compensation.
Other spending in the month included utility and supply expense.
The school board approved the advertisement of bids for projects totaling $609,000. Jobs to be advertised includes the relocating of a data center, replacing a dock and lighting, renovation of restrooms, entrances and doors and removing a portable classroom at Washington Elementary School.
Bids totaling $790,759.18 were accepted for other work. Among the 16 bids were for Kovert Hawkins Architects to develop and manage loose equipment and furniture bid processes, chemical application on all non-athletic grounds by TruGreen and gym floor maintenance by Authentic Hardwood Floors and Hammel Floor Service Inc.
For work in excess of $15,000, the school board approved to advertise for bids to replace the Lincoln clock system and fire alarm system.
The board approved $28,299.02 for athletic field summer turf care materials, testing, consulting and monitoring by B&C Turf; and $581,100 for summer technology projects.
Kent Adams, school board member, reported Warsaw Schools had an exit interview for the Indiana State Board of Accounts.
Scott said the ISBA audit was for the period of July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2008. The final audit should be available in the next 30 to 45 days and will be shared with the board and posted on the Web site once it becomes available, Scott said.
Jamie Lake, Kovert Hawkins, said the elementary schools projects is going extremely well. All projects are at the stage where they are trying to get their footings and foundations in place.
The Jefferson Elementary project is the only one where the school is occupied. However, Lake said, the staff and students and working crews are working together.
The Claypool Elementary project is a little further ahead of the three others, he said.
"Things are going very well, it's very exciting," said Lake.
The school board approved to advertise for bids for paving of the transportation parking lot.
Bids are expected to be opened June 19, with contracts awarded July 27. Construction is expected to begin Aug. 3, with completion set for Oct. 16.
Greg Schroeder, WCS director of maintenance, said the parking lot is 111,000 square feet.
In other business, the school board:
n Approved to stay with long-time insurance carrier Great West Life/CIGNA at a 9.3 percent increase for WCS medical and dental benefit plans.
n Announced Harrison Elementary School first-grade teacher Anysley Small was selected as the WCS Teacher of the Year. Small will represent WCS at the state Teacher of the Year competition in the fall. Other nominees included Jolie Miller, Lincoln; David Hoffert, WCHS; Deb Locke, Lakeview; Sherri Johnson, Edgewood; and Sandy Monce, Jefferson.
n Heard WCS's total enrollment is 6,896, down 10 students from last month.
n Approved the social studies textbook adoption.
n Approved summer school courses and teachers.
n Approved the annual resolution for residential student placements.
WCS offers special education services to students with disabilities. However, from time to time, there are students who may require services beyond the scope of what a public school can provide. In these cases, the student may need the services of a public or private residential placement.
Tamra Ummel, director of special services, said the resolution authorizes the school corporation superintendent and director of special services to enter into contracts on behalf of the board for residential student placements.
Currently, Warsaw Schools does not have any and hasn't had any for the past two to three years. "Our average is pretty low," Ummel said.
n Accepted a $15,000 Project Lead the Way Biomedical Grant and a $15,000 PLTW Engineering Grant.
The grants will be used to purchase equipment, materials and pay for teachers to attend professional development opportunities.
n Approved the Summer Migrant Education Grant Application and Consortium Agreement and the 2009-10 Migrant Education Project Application and Consortium Agreement.
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