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COVID-19 Reporting<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Bear Lake Extended COVID-19 Learning Goal Report<\/a><\/h5>\n
Budget\/Compensation Transparency Reporting<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Bear Lake Schools – Report Date: 11\/20\/20224<\/p>\n

Section 1 – Annual Operating Budget and Subsequent Budget Revisions<\/strong><\/h5>\n

To learn more about how we serve the children in our community visit our website at bearlake.manistee.org or call us at 231-864-3133.<\/p>\n

The Bear Lake School District serves 278 children in kindergarten through the 12th grade. In addition we offer preschool, childcare, and adult and community education services. Our budget is adopted by our publicly elected board of education no later than June 30 of each year. Like other schools in the State of Michigan, our budget is based on our best guess of what amount of per pupil funding the state will provide.<\/p>\n

Board Approved Budgets<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fiscal Year 2026-2027<\/strong><\/p>\n

General Fund Opening Budget<\/a><\/p>\n

Food Service Fund Opening Budget<\/a><\/p>\n

T&A Opening Budget<\/a><\/p>\n

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Fiscal Year 2025-2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

General Fund Opening Budget<\/a><\/p>\n

General Fund Final Budget<\/a><\/p>\n

Internal Service Fund Opening Budget<\/a><\/p>\n

Food Service Fund Opening Budget<\/a><\/p>\n

Food Service Fund Final Budget<\/a><\/p>\n

General Fund Amended Budget<\/a><\/p>\n

T&A Amended Budget<\/a><\/p>\n

T&A Final Budget<\/a><\/p>\n

Food Service Fund Amended Budget<\/a><\/p>\n

Fiscal Year 2024 – 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n

General Fund Final Budget<\/a><\/p>\n

Internal Service Fund Final Budget<\/a><\/p>\n

Food Service Fund Final Budget<\/a><\/p>\n

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Section 2 – District and Personnel Expenditures<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Like any organization, the Bear Lake School District has a variety of expenditures including utilities, fuel for buses, technology, facility maintenance, insurance, personnel, and office supplies. Public schools are unique in that they have boards of education that control the expenditure (and receipt) of school funds. The school board members are state officers who carry out the state’s educational obligations at the local level and they have the ultimate responsibility for school operations. Schools also pay for classroom supplies, specialized services for students with special needs, and many other instruction-related items.<\/p>\n

Pie Chart for Current Operating Expenditures 2024-2025<\/a><\/p>\n

Because schools are a service industry, the largest share of every school’s expenditures are salaries and benefits. Retirement costs are state mandated and controlled at the state level. Schools have increased co-pays for health insurance and reduced benefit programs for health insurance for staff. Insurance costs include health, dental, vision, and life. All other personnel benefit costs include annuities and car allowances.<\/p>\n

Pie Chart for Personnel Expenditures 2024-2025<\/a><\/p>\n

Section 3 – Current Bargaining Agreements and Employer Sponsored Health Care Plans<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Current Bargaining Agreements<\/p>\n

BLEA Master Agreement 2026-2029<\/a><\/p>\n

BLEA Letter of Agreement<\/p>\n

Employer Sponsored Health Care Plans<\/p>\n

MESSA Plans<\/a><\/p>\n

Section 4 – Audited Financial Statements<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Each year the Bear Lake School District is required to hire an independent auditor to complete a comprehensive audit which evaluates and reports on the financial condition of the district. The audit includes a thorough analysis of all business operations as well as a compliance review for the requirements of the many programs we operate.<\/p>\n

Financial Statements & Audit Report 2024-2025<\/a><\/p>\n

Section 5 – Employee Compensation Information<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Position and Salary Information<\/p>\n

All employees of the Bear Lake School District are categorized by classification of position held. All classifications are established according to demands of the position, level of responsibility, job functions performed, credentials and skills required, etc. Each classification falls into at least one established salary schedule, which takes into account such factors as seniority in position or in similar positions, comparison to similar jobs elsewhere in community, cost of living factors, etc. The Bear Lake School District Board of Education determines matters related to school employees including pay and benefits.<\/p>\n

This report requires listing the Superintendent and employees with salaries over $100,000. Currently the Bear Lake School District does not employee anyone with a salary over $100,000.<\/p>\n

Superintendent:<\/p>\n

Salary:
\n$52,912\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Benefits:
\nAnnuity = $5,201
\n<\/span>Health Insurance = $1,169
\n<\/span>Cash in Lieu = $3,451<\/span><\/p>\n

Section 6 – District Paid Association Dues<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Dues and fees paid by our district are limited to professional associations, student associations, or employment associations (labor union dues) on behalf of staff. These memberships provide added opportunities, resources, continuing education, and professional development. These memberships make it possible for our district to conduct business in more efficient ways and result in scholarship opportunities for our students.<\/p>\n

List of Association Dues Paid<\/a><\/p>\n

Section 7 – District Paid Lobbying Costs<\/strong><\/h5>\n

No school district funds were spent on lobbying services in 2024-2025.<\/p>\n

Section 8 – Deficit Elimination Plan<\/strong><\/h5>\n

The district has not incurred a deficit.<\/p>\n

Section 9 – District Credit Card Information<\/strong><\/h5>\n

District credit card information.<\/a><\/p>\n

Section 10 – Out-of-State Travel Information<\/strong><\/h5>\n

There was no out-of-state travel to report.<\/p>\n

Section 11 – Procurement of Supplies, Materials, and Equipment<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Policy 6320<\/a><\/p>\n

Section 12 – Categories of Reimbursable Expenses<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Policy 3440<\/a><\/p>\n

Policy 6550<\/a><\/p>\n

Section 13 – Statement of Expenses Incurred by Board Members<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Board member reimbursements.<\/a><\/p>\n

Section 14 – Medical Benefit Plan Bid. <\/strong><\/h5>\n
Click to view document.<\/a><\/h5>\n
Section 15 – Evaluations Posting and Assurances School ADvance Administrator Evaluation System<\/strong><\/h5>\n

5D Teacher Evaluations Postings and Assurances<\/a><\/p>\n

School ADvance Administrator Evaluation System<\/p>\n