First Public Budget Hearing

Hernando School District First Public Budget Hearing Minutes - Final 5:01 PM District Office-Board RoomTuesday, July 25, 2023 CALL TO ORDER Board Chair Gus Guadagnino Vice Chair Susan Duval Board Member Mark Johnson Board Member Linda Prescott Board Member Shannon Rodriguez Present The First Public Budget Hearing was called to order at 5:09 P.M. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 1. Approval to adopt the agenda dated July 25, 2023.24-1607 RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Linda Prescott SECONDER: Mark Johnson Board Chair Guadagnino, Vice Chair Duval, Board Member Johnson, Board Member Prescott, and Board Member Rodriguez AYES: PRESENTATIONS 2. Overview of the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Proposed Tentative Millage Rates First Public Hearing 24-1575 Attachments: 1st Public Hearing Proposed Millage Rates July 25, 2023 Kendra Sittig, Director of Budget and Joyce McIntyre, Director of Finance came forward to present this item. 3. Continuation of Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Proposed Tentative Budget First Public Hearing24-1576 Attachments: 2023-2024 Proposed Tentative Presentation CITIZEN INPUT 4. Citizen Input on agenda items for this meeting (Green Form)24-1608 Attachments: Citizen Input Speaker Green Form 110917 ACC Nancy Alfonso, School Board Attorney read the instructions for this item. The following citizens came forward to speak: Diane Liptak, Brad Benson, Jack Martin, and Monty Floyd. Page 1 of 3

First Public Budget Hearing Minutes - Final July 25, 2023 ADOPTION OF THE TENTATIVE MILLAGE FOR 2023-24 5. Adoption of Tentative Millage Rates for the Fiscal Year 2023-202424-1579 Attachments: Resolution R24-001 Budget Sheet NO Financial Impact ACC RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Mark Johnson SECONDER: Susan Duval Board Chair Guadagnino, Vice Chair Duval, Board Member Johnson, and Board Member Prescott AYES: Board Member RodriguezNAYS: ADOPTION OF THE TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2024 6. Adoption of the Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Resolution #R24-00224-1577 Attachments: Resolution R24-002 RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Linda Prescott SECONDER: Susan Duval Board Chair Guadagnino, Vice Chair Duval, Board Member Johnson, and Board Member Prescott AYES: Board Member RodriguezNAYS: Mr. Johnson stated that the millage rate is not set by the school board; it is set by the state. Mrs. Rodriguez stated that she would like to see us keep the millage rate the same, such as a flat rate. Mrs. McIntyre explained the complication that poses with the compression adjustment. Mrs. Rodriguez asked if there was a way they can re-write the budget in a different format for it to make more sense to the majority of people. Mrs. Sittig explained how the budget is very detailed and how/when she starts working on it. Mrs. McIntyre also mentioned that they follow the general accounting standards and redbook guidelines which is mandated by DOE. Mr. Johnson clarified that the final line item explanation will be available after the final budget hearing. Mrs. Prescott stated that the budget and finance department has an A+ rating for 20 years. ESTABLISH DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF FINAL PUBLIC HEARING 7. Establishment of Second Public Hearing on the Budget24-1578 RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Linda Prescott SECONDER: Mark Johnson Board Chair Guadagnino, Vice Chair Duval, Board Member Johnson, Board Member Prescott, and Board Member Rodriguez AYES: Page 2 of 3

First Public Budget Hearing Minutes - Final July 25, 2023 AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT CERTIFICATION OF SCHOOL TAXABLE VALUE 8. Authorization to Submit Certification of School Taxable Value to the Hernando County Property Appraiser 24-1593 Attachments: DR 420S Budget Sheet NO Financial Impact ACC RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Linda Prescott SECONDER: Susan Duval Board Chair Guadagnino, Vice Chair Duval, Board Member Johnson, Board Member Prescott, and Board Member Rodriguez AYES: SCHOOL BOARD COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 6:03 P.M. _______________________________ _______________________________ Superintendent Board Chair Mission Statement The Hernando County School District Collaborates with students, parents and other community stakeholders to effectively prepare all students for a successful transition into a diverse and changing world . Page 3 of 3