Dr. Ruconich noted that we seem to be using Enrichment funds for a variety of things recently. She wondered if there are specific guidelines on how Enrichment funds can be used. Superintendent Coleman responded that Enrichment funds may be used for anything that directly affects our students, but USDB has recently been looking for more creative ways to use the Enrichment funds because they are meant to be used and not saved. Mr. Andrus moved to approve the use of $15,000 from Enrichment funds to cover increasing the salaries for USDB student workers for the remainder of the school year. Ms. Hathaway seconded the motion. Motion carried. INFORMATION ITEMS 5. Budget Ms. Debenham reviewed the Advisory Council Board Report as of January FY 15. She notified the Council that USDB is operationally capable as of January 31, 2016, with 51% of the budget spent and 42% of the school year remaining. All areas covered in the Board Report are operationally capable, with a remaining budget balance of $17,107,993. Ms. Debenham asked the Council if there were any questions or concerns regarding the Board Report. There were no questions or concerns from the Council. Ms. Debenham reviewed the Cost Data report. It addresses overall costs and spending and also includes comparisons of 2015 and 2016 costs. The year to date FY 16 expenses are $17,417,540.00. There were no questions or concerns from the Council about the Cost Data Report. Ms. Debenham reviewed the status of enrichment funds. We have spent approximately $160,565.10, about 9% of our annual $1,747,893.01 budget. She provided a spreadsheet last month that included specific information on what projects have been completed, what projects have been started, and what projects have not begun. Ms. Tanner noted that we will use a majority of these funds during the summer. Dr. Bischke requested that Ms. Debenham provide a quarterly report of the enrichment funds project status. Ms. Debenham will work on preparing a quarterly report for review by Advisory Council members. Mr. Andrus wondered if it would be possible to provide three-year trend information on enrichment funds. Ms. Debenham noted that we do not have the capability to go back three years and produce that sort of information.
Dr. Ruconich noted that we seem to be using Enrichment funds for a variety of things recently. She wondered if there are specific guidelines on how Enrichment funds can be used. Superintendent Coleman responded that Enrichment funds may be used for anything that directly affects our students, but USDB has recently been looking for more creative ways to use the Enrichment funds because they are meant to be used and not saved. Mr. Andrus moved to approve the use of $15,000 from Enrichment funds to cover increasing the salaries for USDB student workers for the remainder of the school year. Ms. Hathaway seconded the motion. Motion carried. INFORMATION ITEMS 5. Budget Ms. Debenham reviewed the Advisory Council Board Report as of January FY 15. She notified the Council that USDB is operationally capable as of January 31, 2016, with 51% of the budget spent and 42% of the school year remaining. All areas covered in the Board Report are operationally capable, with a remaining budget balance of $17,107,993. Ms. Debenham asked the Council if there were any questions or concerns regarding the Board Report. There were no questions or concerns from the Council. Ms. Debenham reviewed the Cost Data report. It addresses overall costs and spending and also includes comparisons of 2015 and 2016 costs. The year to date FY 16 expenses are $17,417,540.00. There were no questions or concerns from the Council about the Cost Data Report. Ms. Debenham reviewed the status of enrichment funds. We have spent approximately $160,565.10, about 9% of our annual $1,747,893.01 budget. She provided a spreadsheet last month that included specific information on what projects have been completed, what projects have been started, and what projects have not begun. Ms. Tanner noted that we will use a majority of these funds during the summer. Dr. Bischke requested that Ms. Debenham provide a quarterly report of the enrichment funds project status. Ms. Debenham will work on preparing a quarterly report for review by Advisory Council members. Mr. Andrus wondered if it would be possible to provide three-year trend information on enrichment funds. Ms. Debenham noted that we do not have the capability to go back three years and produce that sort of information.