Forensic audit on WBCSD board agenda
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PRIEST RIVER — The first phase of the West Bonner County School District's forensic audit is on the agenda for Monday's board meeting.
West Bonner officials hired Spokane-based Eide Bailly in July to conduct a forensic audit to address board and community concerns regarding the district’s finances.
Following a review of the audit’s first phase, district officials had previously said they would determine whether additional phases were needed. The report has been delayed due to an inability to get some financial information.
In addition to the audit, reports from board members, district staff, and interim superintendent Joe Kren are also on the agenda.
Among the updates is a presentation from the district child nutrition program advising that online meal payments are active, with a link on the district website.
In addition, Priest River Elementary staff will talk about recent and upcoming programs and parent-teacher conferences, which saw 98% of parents participate.
Trustees will slated to hear from the district's special services department, which serves 142 students — roughly 13% of WBCSD's student population.
Transportation and facility updates are also on the agenda. Roughly half of the district's students — about 420-470 students — are transported each day, according to information provided in agenda documents.
The board meeting will follow a community forum being held to gather input on the district's Securing Our Futures grant. The grant application addresses the district's facility improvement needs.
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