Finance Committee

ELPS Policy Committee 
Meeting Agenda

June 2, 2025 1:00 pm

ELPS Board Room

1. Opening of Meeting

a. Call to order
b. Roll call
c. Approval of agenda: June 22, 2025
d. Approval of minutes: May 22, 2025

2. Public Comment

3. Items of Discussion

a. L-4029
b. Bond issuance resolutions
c. 2025-26 original budget

4. Adjournment

ELPS Finance Committee 
Meeting Agenda

September 8, 2025 1:00 pm

ELPS HUB

1. Opening of Meeting

• Call to order
• Roll call
• Approval of agenda: September 8, 2025
• Approval of minutes: June 2, 2025

2. Public Comment

3. Items of Discussion

• RSCCM and WCGL proposal
• Funding for ELL
• MESSA renewal
• Grants update
• Audit update

4. Adjournment

ELPS Finance Committee 
Meeting Minutes

September 8, 2025 1:00 pm

ELPS HUB

Opening of Meeting

• Finance committee member Kath Edsall called the meeting to order at 1:04 p.m.
• Roll call.
  • Members present: Kath Edsall, Estrella Torrez, and Abbie Tykocki.
  • Members absent: None. 
  • Non-members present: Lisa Allen, Director of Finance.
• Approval of agenda:  September 8, 2025
  • Moved by Abbie Tykocki and supported by Estrella Torrez, to approve the September 8, 2025, agenda as presented. The motion carried, 3-0.
• Approval of minutes: June 2, 2025
  • Moved by Abbie Tykocki and supported by Estrella Torrez, to approve the minutes of the June 2, 2025 meeting as presented. The motion carried, 3-0.

Public Comment

• None.

Items of Discussion

• Discussed the RSCCM and WCGL proposal and potential concerns with ELPS co-funding the initiative. The initiative would need to support the district's purpose, primarily be for ELPS students, ensure fair access, and comply with FERPA. The organization is still awaiting a decision on possible grant funds.
• Discussed the funding level for ELL through Federal sources. As well as the proposed 22f block funding proposed by the Michigan House, and some of the major categoricals that would roll into this block funding.
• The district rate increase of 5.8% for the MESSA medical plans, effective 01/01/2026, was shared, as well as factors driving the increase. A comparison of the district’s contribution of 80% rather than the hard cap was shared. Action by the board will be in October. The rate changes for ancillary benefits were also shared.
• An update on the Title 1, Title 2a, Title 3 EL, and Title 4 grant allocation was shared. Funding remains relatively flat compared to last year. The allocation for Title 3- Immigrant has not been released.
• Received a status update on the 2024-25 financial audit, which will be brought to the committee in October.
• Other
  • Resolution for Summer Tax Levy and Tuition Rates will be forthcoming for board action in October.
  • Reviewed the decision on the pay-to-play fees.

Adjourned at 1:49 p.m.

ELPS Finance Committee 
Meeting Agenda

October 6, 2025 1:00 pm

ELPS HUB

1. Opening of Meeting

• Call to order
• Roll call
• Approval of agenda: October 6, 2025
• Approval of minutes: September 8, 2025

2. Public Comment

3. Items of Discussion

• Audit Review w/ Maner Costerisan
• State and Federal budget updates
• Upcoming board resolutions

4. Adjournment