Lindop School District 92 board meeting, Sep 15, 2026

47 min · 0 public speakers

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  2. Jonathan "JP" PattersonBoard President
What happened

What happened at this meeting

Lindop 92 board approves 2026⁠-⁠2027 final budget after public hearing 27:43

  • The board held a public hearing on the fiscal year 2026 and 2027 budget, at which a district staff member said the district had moved from a deficit last year to a surplus. 0:55
  • The staff member said the district projected an ending fund balance of $15.8 million at the end of fiscal year '27, with $12.2 million in revenues and $10.9 million in budgeted expenditures. 7:06
  • The board approved the 2026⁠-⁠2027 final budget. 27:43
  • The board approved a 3% salary increase for a technology coordinator. 44:46
Item by item (11)
  1. Opening and roll call 0:02
    • The meeting was called to order at 6:03 PM on Tuesday, September 15th. 0:02
  2. Public hearing on the budget 0:55
    • The district's fiscal manager said 4 out of the 6 employee groups receive a 4% increase for the '26-'27 year, most administrators receive a 3% increase and teachers negotiated a 4.5% increase. 4:56
    • Maxine Johnson asked whether the district had enough money set aside to meet payroll without borrowing, and the fiscal manager said the district was in a good space and that the bill payment before the board was $400,000. 17:29
    • Brian Dawson asked whether declining enrollment was a concern, and a staff member said district-wide enrollment was 317 and the district was okay right now. 20:26
    • The board approved a motion by Gregory Buchanan to close the public hearing. 23:12
  3. Upcoming events and correspondence 23:40
    • Members were told there were about 30 FOIA requests and that they could read over the upcoming events and correspondence. 23:40
  4. Consent agenda 23:40
    • Shyrl Griffin moved to approve the consent agenda, including the August 2026 payroll in the amount of $303,281.77 and accounts payable in the amount of $423,979.08. 24:29
    • The consent agenda also included teacher tuition reimbursement, lane changes and a salary adjustment to align with a new teacher association contract. 25:13
    • The motion carried. ~26:55
  5. Final budget approval 27:27
    • Brian Dawson moved to approve the 2026⁠-⁠2027 final budget as presented, noting it had been on public display for the required 30-day period. 27:43
    • The motion carried. ~28:40
  6. PACE budget 29:46
    • Brian Dawson moved to approve the PACE budget in the amount of $1,298,696. 29:46
    • The motion carried. ~30:14
  7. Board president report 30:14
    • During the board president report, a reminder was given that public comment notices must be in by 6:00 PM. 30:14
  8. Superintendent's report 30:14
    • The superintendent said the district was being intentional about protecting instructional time and was not aiming to eliminate traditions, celebrations, enrichment or community engagement. 30:45
    • The superintendent thanked parents and staff for the August 26th open house and described participation in a community event with other districts. 33:28
    • The superintendent shared highlights from a PACE executive meeting, including a strategic plan, a new partnership with a wrestling team and renovation costs. 35:51
  9. Committee reports 37:38
    • It was reported that the finance and personnel committee meeting on Thursday, September 10th was canceled because there would not have been a quorum, and that the next meeting is October 8th, 2026 at 5:00 PM. 37:38
    • Brian Dawson said PACE held its first annual parade, the building is very old, the roof on the gym is coming up and a geothermal project is being finished. 38:27
    • It was reported that negotiations were done with everyone. 42:16
  10. Closed session 42:16
    • A motion was made at 6:46 PM for the board to go into closed session to discuss personnel, security and student matters. 42:16
    • Brian Dawson moved to reconvene the open session at 8:35 PM. 44:05
    • The motion to enter closed session carried. 43:49
  11. Staff salary increases 44:37
    • Gregory Buchanan moved to approve a 3% salary increase for the technology coordinator, from $46,863.98 to $48,906.20, effective July 1st, 2026. 44:46
    • Shyrl Griffin moved to approve a 3% salary increase for an administrative assistant, from $49,604.47 to $51,138.89, retroactive to July 1st, 2026. 45:41
    • Both motions carried, and the board adjourned at 8:38 PM. 45:37

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