Clarke County School District staff presented the financial report through Nov. 30, showing year‑to‑date revenue and expenditure figures and an above‑budget general fund balance.

Finance staff reported roughly $14.8 million in actual revenues for the reporting period and roughly $28.5 million in actual expenditures for that month; these month‑to‑month variances are related to timing of tax receipts and other payments. At the end of November the district’s general fund balance was reported at about $124.5 million (higher than the budgeted $121.3 million), and staff said the district remains on track for an estimated year‑end fund balance in the $53–54 million range.

Board members used the financial update to flag medium‑term fiscal risks. Staff noted a state change affecting classified employee health insurance: the state calculation for classified health insurance increased to $18.85 per member per month, which the district estimates will raise local costs by about $3.4 million in FY‑2026. Trustees asked staff to incorporate that projection into the budget planning process.

Several trustees also raised concerns about the possible fiscal impact of state‑level education voucher programs (discussed as HB 581 in public comments and subsequent state messages). Staff said they are awaiting additional state guidance about implementation and eligibility rules; the governor’s budget proposal included a large allocation to a voucher fund but the board noted uncertainty remains. Trustees requested the district present contingency plans and scenarios showing potential enrollment‑ and revenue‑impacts if vouchers are widely used.

A motion to accept the financial report was made by Mr. Mark Evans and seconded by Miss Linda Davis; the motion passed.

Board members asked staff to present more detailed contingency planning on the effect of vouchers on enrollment and revenue at a future public hearing and to bring forward any required adjustments for the FY‑2026 budget cycle.