Budget Information

Report on Financial Statements

This report is commonly referred to as “The Audit”. The Board of Education’s auditing firm is Maner, Costerisan and Ellis, P.C.

2008-2009 Financial Statements
2007-2008 Full Audit Report
2006-2007 Audit Letter
2006-2007 Full Audit Report
2006-2007 Additional Audit Reports (as required by OMB Circular A-133)
2005-2006 Full Audit Report

Fiscal Plans

Since many of the necessary funding events take place after June 30, the beginning of the District’s fiscal year, the Board of Education uses a “Fiscal Plan”. The plan is adjusted as the “unknowns” become “known”.
2007-2008 Fiscal Plan
2006-2007 Fiscal Plan

Historical Budget Cuts

Over the last 4 years, Grand Ledge Public Schools has cut their expenditure budget by $3.3 million. Review what the district has reduced or eliminated in these tough financial times.
Historical Budget Cuts

Fascinating Facts

A compilation of interesting statistical facts about Grand Ledge Public Schools including enrollment, revenues, taxes, staffing and spending. Also, see how Grand Ledge’s number’s compare to other Michigan public school districts.
Fascinating Facts

2011-2012 Budget Update under the Governor's Proposed Budget

As presented to the Board of Education at their February 22, 2011 Regular Meeting. Questions regarding this presentation can be directed to GLPS Chief Financial Officer Tom Goodwin at 517-925-5426.

SAVE OUR STUDENTS, SCHOOLS AND STATE (SOS Michigan)

Practitioners Summit to Reform Michigan Public Schools Funding

Michigan's School Funding Crisis

The Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) was named a winner in the 2007 annual Michigan School Public Relations Association (MSPRA) Communications Contest. WISD received a Distinguished Award in the Project or Program category for their entry, “Michigan's School Funding Crisis.” Grand Ledge Public Schools believes this is an accurate overview of the circumstances that have brought about the funding crisis and notes that most of the suggestions for districts to increase their revenue have been implemented in Grand Ledge.

We must act now!

We know that if something isn't done to change the way public schools are funded, the students of Michigan will face devasting cuts to the education system. It is imperative that support for public education be heard in Lansing. We encourage everyone to take an active interest in the youth of Michigan and contact their elected representatives in Lansing. Let them know we are watching and encourage them to show their support for public education by taking the lead to find a solution so that our schools do not have to take such deep and dramatic cuts. You may visit the Board of Education's Capital Connections page to find your representatives so that you can contact them and let them know they must do something now to ensure the future of all Michigan students!

Truth-in-Taxation / Truth-in-Budgeting Hearing

The Grand Ledge Board of Education conducts its Truth-in-Budgeting / Truth-in-Taxation Hearing at a regular board meeting each spring.

2011-2012 Truth-In-Taxation / Truth-In-Budgeting Hearing presented on June 27, 2011

2010-2011 Truth-In-Taxation / Truth-In-Budgeting Hearing presented on June 28, 2010

2009-2010 Truth-In-Taxation / Truth-In-Budgeting Hearing presented on June 22, 2009.
2008-2009 Truth-In-Taxation / Truth-In-Budgeting Hearing presented on June 16, 2008.

Budget Reports

Pursuant to legislation passed in 2006, all Michigan public school districts are required to post their budgets on each district’s web page.

2009-2010 Budget approved June 22, 2009

2009-2010 Overview of Budget Recommendations from Superintendent Steve Matthews

2009-2010 Complete List of Budget Recommendations as presented to the Board of Education on December 8, 2009.

NOTE: This is a list of recommendations from the Administrative Team to the Board of Education. The final decision for implementation will be the result of direction from the Board of Education. To date, nothing on this list has been implemented.

2008-2009

2008-2009 Budget - Final Amendment approved June 22, 2009
2008-2009 Budget Resolution approved April 27, 2009
2008-2009 Budget Resolution approved January 26, 2009
Presentation of the January 2009 Budget Amendment - a detailed overview of the January 2009 Budget Amendment was presented to the Board of Education by Chief Financial Officer Tom Goodwin.

2007-2008

2007-2008 Budget Resolution approved June 18, 2007

2006-2007

2006-2007 Final Budget Resolution approved June 18, 2007
The Central Message - Tom Goodwin's presentation to the Board of Education at its' February 26, 2007 Regular Meeting.
Budget Crisis PowerPoint - Presentation to the Grand Ledge Public Schools Board of Education at its January 22, 2007 regular meeting detailing the School Aid Budget crisis as outlined during the State Revenue Consensus Conference.
2006-2007 Amended Budget Resolution approved January 22, 2007
Presentation of the Januay 2007 Budget Amendment - a detailed overview of the January 2007 budget amendment. Also included in the presentation are clarifications of some the common misconceptions involving public school funding in Michigan.

Other Resources

Michigan Department of Education, Money Matters - Includes links to various publications, bulletins, and other helpful documents related public school finances
Bulletin 1014 - Michigan Public Schools Ranked by Financial Information
Bulletin 1011 - Anaylsis of Michigan Public Schools Revenue and Expenditures
Michigan School Business Officials - an organization dedicated to improving the leadership and management in school business and operational services