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2014
Vernonia School Board Report
At the January 9, 2014 School Board
Meeting:
Board Approves Calendar Adjustment
for Snow Days-The Board voted to
designate February 14, March 14, April
18 and May 9 as makeup days to be
implemented sequentially to replace
days lost during the 2013-14 school
year. The District has already lost two
days which will be made up on the first
two replacement days.
Cox Presents District Budget Update-
Superintendent Ken Cox presented the
Board with a budget update. According to
Cox, the District is projecting a $297,900
Ending Fund Balance which includes a
loss of $210,000 because enrollment was
at 540 students, down from the estimated
560 the District had projected. Cox
reported that the Capital Reserve Fund,
used for construction began the year
with an audited beginning fund balance
of $711,276 and has revenues this year
of $95 from WOEC Energy Credits,
$99,321 form the Demolition Escrow
Account and $496,139 for Spencer
Park Construction from the Escrow
account. The District shows current
construction Projects from this fund of
$627,000 including: $120,000 for the
Met Group contract for fundraising,
$22,500 for construction of a Historical
Marker at Spencer Park, $350,000 for
Spencer Park Construction, $30,000 for
Greenhouse and Shop electrical, heating,
plumbing and Greenhouse completion,
$10,000 for Community Action Team
County Oversight, and a $50,000
contingency. Cox also presented
a long term debt summary which
includes Construction loans of: QSCB
of $3.4 million with annual payments
of $211,000 through 2027; ODOE #1
of $1 million with annual payments of
$84,325 through 2027; ODOE #2 of
1.237 million with annual payments of
$106,200 through 2029; and City SDC
payments of $139,159 with annual
payments of $36,000 through 2016 for
a total of $437,525 in annual payments.
In addition there are two previous loans
that are currently budgeted from the
General Fund including a QZAB Loan
for $247,577 with annual payments
of $25,600 through 2022 and a OSBA
Flex Loan for $640,000 with annual
payments of $76,000 through 2024 for
a total annual payment of $101,600.
The District has total annual payments
toward long term debt obligation of
$539,125.
Board Receives Audit Report-Dawn
Plewes presented the Board with the
annual audit and report. Plewes reported
that the audit showed that the finances
Vernonia School District
Volunteer of the Month
December 2013
Shannon Rice
for the District are all in compliance 68%. Underwood reported that the state
and that the audit showed no significant average is also 68%.
deficiencies.
Superintendent Report-Superintendent
Board Hears Report from Met Ken Cox reported on the District’s
Group-John Donovan and Eric compliance with Oregon Administrative
Block, representing the Met Group, Rules for Standards for Public Schools.
presented the Board with an Annual The VSD was compliant in all areas
Report. Donovan gave the Board a brief of a sixty-six point checklist except:
overview of the school capital campaign Required Instructional Time, where the
to date, emphasizing highlights from District is only providing 950 of the
the last school calendar year. Donovan required 970 hours at the High School
reported that over $195,000 has been level (the District meets the standards
pledged and raised in calendar year for kindergarten through 8 th grade; and a
2013-14, including donations of $30,000 Written Plan for current special programs
from NW Natural and $12,500 from The for talented and gifted children.
Standard. Block outlined fundraising
Dr. Cox reported that the VSD
strategies for the rest of 2014, includes has been awarded a CTE Grant for
applying for several federal grants and $250,000. (See story on front page.)
requests for technical assistance from
Dr. Cox informed the Council
several state agencies; approaching 10- that several trees will need to be removed
15 corporate entities, 6-8 foundations to make room for expansion to the shop,
and 4-5 individuals for assistance; which will be paid for with CTE Grant
conducting a community fundraiser funds.
and major corporate sponsor event
Dr. Cox informed the Board
during the summer; and hold a formal that a meeting of the Vernonia Marketing
plaque dedication, and celebrate LEED Group would take place on January 14 th .
certification with celebration events.
Dr. Cox presented the Board
with two proposals for completion of
Board Reviews Drop Out Statistics- the Spencer Park construction that the
Principal Nate Underwood presented the Spencer Park Planning Committee will
Board with Drop Out statistics for the be reviewing at their January 22 meeting.
latest 09-10 four-year cohort of students. Board member Jim Krahn voiced his
Underwood reported that of the 61 total displeasure with the two proposals
students who were, at some time, part stating, “I know a little about soils, I
of the most recent graduating class, 41 know a little about grass production.
students graduated, 10 were foreign This is so beyond overkill it is pathetic.”
exchange students and did not receive
a diploma from VHS, 1 received a Upcoming Meetings-The School Board
GED, 1 is a returning fifth year senior will hold a Workshop on January 30 at
and 8 were considered drop outs, the District Office. The next School
giving the school a completion rate of Board meeting is February 13.
VERNONIA
Vernonia School District’s Volunteer for the month of December, is
Shannon Rice. Shannon volunteers on a weekly basis in Mrs.
Eagleson’s K/1 class. Shannon is
also known for helping with
activities like; Kindergarden
Round-Up, Lions Club vision &
hearing screening, K-5 Field day
as well as countless field trips.
The Vernonia School District
greatly appreciates all the time
that Shannon has put in and
continues to give to our students.
Both the students and teachers
are fortunate to have a volunteer
like her!! Thank You Shannon!
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