# DPS BOE Meeting 9/14/2026


**Body:** DeWitt Panthernet
**Date:** September 13, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Education, Grants & Funding


The DeWitt Panthernet Board of Education held a meeting on September 14, 2026, primarily focused on reviewing the district's annual financial audit presented by the audit firm Plant Rand. The auditors issued an unmodified opinion, indicating a clean audit with no material weaknesses or disagreements with management. Key financial highlights included stable asset and liability levels, consistent revenue and expenditure patterns, and a strong instructional expenditure ratio compared to peer districts. The board approved the 2025-26 financial audit and discussed upcoming bond information, with community members requesting greater transparency regarding bond details, spending projections, and voter information. The board acknowledged these concerns and committed to providing clearer communication and visual aids about the bond's timeline and financial impact. Additionally, the meeting included personnel approvals and updates on staff training related to behavior threat assessment and mental health resources. No new contracts or procurement actions were reported during this session.

**Source:** DeWitt Panthernet