Kingman Unified School District governing board members approved next year’s budget and saluted retiring personnel during their Tuesday meeting. Finance Director Ahron Sherman noted the tentative spending plan allocations almost $47.5 million for maintenance and operations and that some $9-million is designated for capital projects.
Sherman said the final budget may reflect some numerical changes as end of year spending will determine how much carryover there might be. He said attendance figures that dictate state funding contributions are another variable.
Six retirees with ten years or more or service to the KUSD were recognized. They include 30 year veteran Dave Vance, and Superintendent Roger Jacks who exits after 13 years with the district.
“We want to thank you,” Board Chairman Charlie Lucero told Jacks. “You’re not only our superintendent, our leader but you are our good friend and we thank you for that.”
Lucero said Jacks leaves the district in good shape and that he “has set us up for success” as he hands over the administrative reigns to incoming superintendent Gretchen Dorner.
Other retires thanked for their KUSD contributions include Jeff Brown, Donna Kellum, Mary Gates, Paula Collete and Avery Cantwell.
