DPS BOE Meeting 12/8/2025

The DeWitt Panthernet Board of Education held a meeting on December 8, 2025, primarily focused on budget amendments and financial updates for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. Superintendent Rob Spagnolo presented a detailed budget amendment showing an increase in projected revenues to approximately $41.4 million and expenditures of about $43.1 million, resulting in a deficit of nearly $1.7 million. The board discussed various revenue sources including state aid, property tax revenue, and categorical funding changes, as well as expenditure adjustments related to retirements, special education staffing, and utility costs. The board approved the budget amendment and related financial reports, including the master agreement with the teachers' union and early graduation requests. Additionally, the board addressed capital improvement projects such as the installation of bottle filler stations funded by state grants. The meeting also included discussions on educational program changes, student support services, and public comments regarding support for neurodivergent students. No new procurement contracts or vendor selections were reported, but the budget amendments and capital projects indicate ongoing procurement activities related to school facilities and staffing.