No statements available to review at this meeting.

No statements available to review at this meeting. 

Rachael Dallas reviewed the financials .   She discussed the variances that are included in the meeting documents. 

Ned Southworth discussed removing the storage containers.  A pole barn has been scheduled to be built to house equipment and storage.   Jennifer Taylor suggested to set up signage to have more exposure to the highways. 

Rachael Dallas discussed how the 2024-2025 budget assumptions were created.   Rachael discussed how the funding is based upon students.  This is also based upon districts that the students reside in and if special education needs are determined.  The tuition tax funding amount was explained.  Rachael discussed transportation revenue per pupil and how this is allocated in the budget.  CTE course funding was reviewed.  

Rachael reviewed expenses.  The staffing salary was reviewed.  State increase in salaries was reviewed.  State funded positions and non-funded positions at MOT were discussed.  Ned Southworth discussed how the staffing salaries are allocated in the budget.  

Other State funds were discussed/reviewed.  

Local review was reviewed. 

Federal funds were discussed and how this affects the budget. 

Expenses:

Ned discussed the new positions that are being added to the budget.  

The budget was proposed to bring to the full board meeting with the exception that any significant revision would be presented to the board for approval. 

The Constable would be an MOT employee.  The expectation is that the employee would be plan clothed and to assist with de-escalation of situations.  The leadership is going to focus on the employee being a mentor to the students.  A discussion was had to convey how the positions at K-8 and the High School would be perceived by the families with students at MOT.  The issue of the employee being armed while on campus was discussed.