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Sarasota County Schools
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA Landings Administrative Complex 1980 Landings Blvd. 3:00 P. M.
May 18, 2010 Board Meeting
Agenda Item #43


Title
APPROVE THE SUPERINTENDENT'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE MONTH ENDING MARCH 31, 2010

Description
The Superintendent's Financial Statements for the month ending March 31, 2010, do not reflect any unexpected trends for the 2009-10 fiscal year.  The General Fund currently shows a fund balance of approximately $122.8 million.  However, budgeted deficit spending in the General Fund in future months will decrease this balance as the fiscal year ends due to State revenue shortfalls and reduced property tax revenues.  The Food Service Fund revenues overall increased approximately 6% due to the increase in the number of children eligible for free and reduced meals.  The money the District receives through the Free and Reduced Meals Program has increased approximately 29%, but revenues received from students paying full price or purchasing al a carte meals has decreased over 12%.  Expenditures have remained steady from the prior year.  The District made an arrangement with the Tax Collector in December for their office to invest some of the District tax revenue money since they are receiving a better interest rate than the District.  This is the cause of the large Due from Other Agencies amount in both the General and Capital Projects Funds.

Recommendation
That the Superintendent's Financial Statements for the month ending March 31, 2010, be approved as presented.

Contact

WHITE & CORCORAN/PEASLEE



Financial Impact
N/A


Attachment:  March.pdf