The Superintendent's Financial Statement for the month ending September 30, 2006, does not reflect any unusual trends at the end of the first quarter of this fiscal year.  The salaries and benefits have increased less than would be expected because of the 2005-06 retroactive pay (and corresponding benefits) was paid as of September 30, 2005, and the 2006-07 salary increase will not be reflected until later in the fiscal year since the contract for this year has not been ratified by the Sarasota Classified/Teachers Association or approved by the School Board as of October 18.

LEMPE/MONSON