Resignation - Amber Johnson (Elementary Paraeducator)

1. MOU Between Centralia College and Napavine School District to Establish Roles and Responsibilities in Support of Financial Aid Outreach and Completion Activities.

2. E3 Roll Call #20250611-093831598

3. Agreement for Interdistrict Cooperative Educational Services for Children with Disabilities with Chehalis School District for 2025-2026 (Visions)

4. Agreement for Legal Services with Porter Foster Rorick LLP, Beginning September 1, 2025 - August 30, 2027

5. Contract #6105-IA-0003700 - Napavine SD Olympic Academy 2025-2026

6. Central Washington University - College in the High School Interlocal Agreement for 2025-2026 Academic Year

7. TransAlta Centralia Board Funding, LLC Economic & Community Development Fund Grant Agreement

Mr. Mikota opened the hearing for the 2024-2025 General Fund Budget Extension. Mrs. Wickert explained that she put in the extension for $250,000 because she has to do year end accounting adjustments for leases and transportation transfers. Mrs. Wickert shared that we were close and couldn't wait for July expenditures to come through without having a special board meeting.  She explained that we are not spending money to do it, we will just do accounting adjustments. Mr. Mikota opened the hearing for questions. With no further questions or comments the hearing was closed.

Mr. Mikota opened the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget hearing.  Mrs. Wickert reported on all funds, enrollment 5-year history, staffing 5-year history, budget to actual revenue - 2 year comparison, expenditures by activity, and expenditures by object. She discussed projected enrollment numbers, noting that the enrollment trend is continuing to drop in the four year enrollment, due to smaller class sizes.  She also reviewed running start numbers.  Discussion was held regarding the amount we receive through apportionment per student.  Mrs. Wickert explained that we received about $10,000 per kid, adding that it is supposed to increase this upcoming year.  Mrs. Wickert reported that staffing has stayed the same, with no reductions. She shared that we did not fill an elementary position, but included it in the budget in case we need to.  Discussion was held regarding the second grade position that was not filled. Mrs. Wickert reported that we are projected to receive  $1,023,490 in MSOC revenue, adding that we are not spending MSOC expenditures on salaries.  She explained that MSOC funds can't be used on salaries and shared that we have way more MSOC's than we receive.  Discussion was held regarding program 01, 03, and 97.  Mrs. Wickert explained that 01 is basic education, 03 is open doors, and 97 is district expenditures, such as maintenance, utilities, district office and custodial staff.   Mr. Mikota opened the hearing for questions. With no further questions or comments the hearing was closed.

Mrs. Wickert reported the fund balance on file with the treasurer is $1,226,933, noting it is an 8.83% fund balance. She shared that we are projected to end at around a 14% fund balance. She reported that the fund balance comparison compared to last year is lower. Mrs. Wickert explained that we got less in apportionment from OSPI, adding that they will catch us up in July. She explained that she will start year end for next year now that the budget is done.

Superintendent Schutz reported that this has been a quiet summer. He reviewed upcoming projects as follows: backboard paining, Matt is pulling wire for the portables for the intercom system, key card lock for the ball closet in the middle school gym, and gym floor refinishing for both gyms.  He shared that the ball field maintenance has been done. Discussion was held regarding the CTE truck in the Funtime Festival Parade, a 5k, and the fundraiser for STP, put on by boys basketball. Mr. Mikota shared that the cheerleaders facilitated meals for STP, but didn't make money.

No report

No further discussion.

Discussion was held regarding invoices as follows:

Minga - Superintendent Schutz explained that it is a way to track and monitor students. He explained that the staff and administrators really like it. He shared that we had a grant last year and explained that Mr. Prather used his own budget this year. 

Curriculum Associates - Mrs. Wickert explained it is for i -ready.

Bus seat repairs for $500 - Mrs. Hylton explained that we have seat repairs done annually. She shared that we only had two busses that needed seat repairs this year.

Superintendent Schutz reviewed the proposed board calendar with board members, suggesting the elimination of the workshop meeting in February, due to conflicts with district basketball and the move of the regular board meeting in September to the 5th Monday to allow ample time for payroll processing.  Discussion was held regarding the option to schedule a special meeting in the event it is determined that a workshop is needed in February.  It was also discussed that workshops will still be held via Zoom.   

Discussion was held regarding the .10 meal increase to maintain compliance with USDA guidelines.

Superintendent Schutz discussed the NESP bargaining agreement with board members, explaining that a lot the changes to the contract were language changes.  He shared that they will get IPD + 2.3% increase for 2025-2026, and the next year they will get IPD + .5%, as well as IPD + .5% the following year. He shared that it will be consistent with the certified contract. Superintendent Schutz shared that the salary schedule was reduced to 16 years to be able to top out sooner, adding that we rarely get a para that stays for 25 years.

Mr. Mikota reviewed the resolution to adopt the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget. Discussion was held regarding whether we believe that we will see 20 new students this year. Superintendent Schutz explained that we didn't see an increase in enrollment with the new apartments that were built.  Mrs. Wickert shared that a lot of the housing developments are older people that don't have kids. 

No further discussion was held.  Mr. Mikota commended Mrs. Wickert on her presentation of the budget.