Ypsilanti School Board Faces $2.3 Million Budget Overspend Amid Efforts to Boost Student Programs
- Meeting Overview:
Overview: At the recent Ypsilanti Community School Board meeting, attention was given to a reported $2.3 million budget overspend, drawing attention to the district’s financial management practices. Despite this overspending, it was clarified that the district is not currently in a deficit, with available funds to cover the excess. However, the incident underscored a need for improved training in budget modification controls and timely amendments, a point that was emphasized during the meeting. The board recognized that an amendment should have been proposed earlier in the year, reflecting on the importance of consistent monitoring as . . .
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Alena Zachery-Ross
School Board Officials:
Dr. Celeste Hawkins, Sharon Lee, Maria Goodrich, M. Jeanice Townsend, Yvonne Fields, Meredith Schindler, Gillian Gainsley
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Meeting Type:
School Board
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
12/09/2024
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Recording Published:
12/09/2024
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Duration:
198 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
Michigan
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County:
Washtenaw County
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Towns:
Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor Township, Augusta, Barton Hills Village, Northfield Township, Pittsfield, Salem Township (Washtenaw), Scio, Superior, Webster Township, York Township, Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti Township
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