NPSD School Board Finance Committee Meeting 9-1-26

The NPSD School Board Finance Committee met on September 1, 2026, to discuss routine financial matters including approval of previous meeting minutes, treasury reports, and budget transfers, noting that budget transfers for fiscal year 2026-27 would not begin until October per state guidance. A significant portion of the meeting focused on updates regarding the district's transition to PowerSchool's cloud-based financial management system, including a recent business process review and anticipated improvements in efficiency. The committee also addressed public concerns about the hiring process and contract terms for the interim CFO, Steve Scraki Consulting LLC, which was contracted at $1,000 per day without a formal RFP. Clarifications were provided that the interim CFO contract was directly with Mr. Scraki to avoid markup fees, and that the outgoing CFO, Miss Howler, did not receive additional benefits despite not providing the full 60-day notice as stipulated in her contract. The discussion highlighted the financial implications of administrative contract terms and interim staffing costs, with emphasis on transparency and fiscal responsibility.