HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93010_0532 (2)that financial information was only shared once per year with them, and this was at budget time.
Mr. Johnson said the Iredell County Finance Director, Susan Blumenstein, shared monthly
budget reports with the commissioners. He said the reports enabled the commissioners to easily
determine the financial status of the county.
Sprinkle said the board of education did want bookkeeping continuity. He said the
school board members had requested financial summaries in the future, but they might be on a
quarterly basis -- not monthly.
Haas said it would be just about impossible to recode the 2000-01 accounts
Chairman Tice said she had received letters and petitions from school teachers about the
supplements. She asked Mr. Sprinkle to explain what had been told to the teachers about the
supplements.
Sprinkle said that initially, or at the time of the merger between the Statesville City
Schools and the Iredell County Schools, the teachers received a four -percent supplement. Later,
a one-half percent supplement was added, and then last year, a ons and one-half percent was
given for a total of six percent. Mr. Sprinkle noted that some recruiters may have told teacher
applicants that another two percent would be forthcoming, or to expect an eight percent
supplement. Sprinkle said the board of education wanted to give eight percent, but the money
could not be found.
Commissioner Johnson directed a question to Ms. Haas. He asked her if she was sure the
accounting modifications she was implementing would be adequate.
Haas said it was her goal to insure that adequate accounting measures were taken. She
said, " I keep clean books" She said she would do her best.
Commissioner Johnson said he understood that additional cuts might be necessary.
Dr. Williams said this was a possibility.
Commissioner Bowles asked about the investigation that was occurring.
Sprinkle said interviews were being conducted. He said Kenneth Dickson, a former SBI
agent, was in charge. He said Mr. Dickson would report his findings to Bedford Cannon, the
school system's attorney.
2001. Dr. Williams said an audit from the state might be received by Friday, September 7,
Commissioner Bowles asked about the role of the school board when there were roofing
or renovation projects.
Dr. Williams said the school staff had a priority listing for the projects. She said the
school board would vote on a roofing expenditure; however, the staff would give a
recommendation on whether "Roof A needed to go first or if Roof B was more urgent."
Budget Amendments for 2001-02 (The following information was submitted to explain
this request.)