Finance Committee
Board of Directors
LCPS Finance Report Update
2026-27
Finance Committee - 9/24/26
Board of Directors - 9/30/26
LCPS Finance Report
2026-27 Timeline Overview
Month to Month - where we are headed!
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2026-27 Finance Update Overview
Executive Summary (August 2026)
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TRENDS:
Overview | Score |
Enrollment 2026-27 Original 1,660 Current YTD average 1698 | |
ADA Budgeted 91%; Currently at 93.31% | |
Cash Flow
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2026-27 Budget vs. Actuals
Revenues
July 2026 to August 2027
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Revenues | Actuals | 2026-27 Original Budget | Remaining Budget | % of Budget |
8010 - Principal Apportionment | $2,018,496 | $25,005,876 | $22,987,380 | 8% |
8100 - Federal Revenue | $94,907 | $3,182,492 | $3,087,585 | 3% |
8300 - State Revenue | $747,460 | $10,988,020 | $10,240,560 | 7% |
8600 - Local Revenue | $159,896 | $1,220,439 | $1,060,543 | 13% |
8800 - Donations/Fundraising | $84 | $2,870,000 | $2,869,916 | 0% |
Total - Revenues | $3,020,843 | $43,266,827 | $40,245,984 | 7% |
2026-27 Budget vs. Actuals
Expenses
July 2026 to August 2026
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Expenses | Actuals | 2026-27 Original Budget | Remaining Budget | % of Budget |
1000 - Certificated Salaries | $2,174,825 | $17,479,688 | $15,304,863 | 12% |
2000 - Classified Salaries | $518,881 | $3,846,386 | $3,327,505 | 13% |
3000 - Employee Benefits | $729,007 | $4,573,886 | $3,844,879 | 16% |
4000 - Books & Supplies | $1,100,655 | $3,430,119 | $2,329,464 | 32% |
5000 - Services & Other Operating Expenses | $1,441,561 | $12,300,259 | $10,858,698 | 12% |
6000 - Capital Outlay | $157,668 | $946,009 | $788,341 | 17% |
Total - Expenses | $6,122,597 | $42,576,347 | $36,453,750 | 14% |
Cash vs. Bond Covenants as of August 2026
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Key Metrics / Bond Covenant | Current (August, 2026) | Dashboard |
Our Debt Coverage Ratio
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Our Days Cash on Hand
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Bond Covenant Days Cash
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Review the 2026-27 Check Register
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Facilities Master Plan & Financing Strategy Updates & Discussion Link to July Board Presentation of Draft Plan
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Since we last met:
Facilities Master Plan & Financing Strategy Committee Discussion Link to July Board Presentation of Draft Plan
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At Finance Committee on 9/25:
1. Refine Project Priorities & Investment Level
2. Evaluate Financing Strategy Options
3. Align on Next Steps
Review & Discuss Updated Facility Master Plan Project Prioritization Matrix
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Review & Discuss Preliminary Financing Modeling Scenarios Presented by Stifel
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Review & Approve Financing Timeline Options & Constraints
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Bond Financing Timing Options & Constraints
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Milestone | Option 1: Nov CSFA Meeting | Option 2: Dec CSFA Meeting | Option 3: Jan CSFA Meeting |
Achieve Charter Renewal | September 2026 | ||
Kick-off financing Submit CSFA application Begin rating prep process | October 2026 | November 2026 | December 2026 |
Due diligence Rating meeting LCPS prelim board approval CSFA approval | November 2026* | December 2026* | January 2027* |
Finalize documents & due diligence | December 2026 | January 2027 | February 2027 |
LCPS final board approval Stifel credit committee Print bond prospectus | January 2027 | February 2027 | March 2027 |
Price bonds & lock rates Close bonds & deliver funds | February 2027 | March 2027 | April 2027** |
CSFA Spring Black Out Period | Estimated to start Mid-April | ||
*CSFA has not yet set it's 2027 meeting calendar & they often cancel monthly meetings creating a timing risk | |||
**LCPS Reimbursement Resolution constraints: Summer 2025 projects ($3MM) must be reimbursed by April 8, 2027 and Summer 2026 project ($1MM) must be reimbursed by Feb. 11, 2028 | |||
Financing Timing Constraints
Cash Reimbursement & Liquidity Consideration
Request: Authorize Submission of Initial CSFA Application
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The October application preserves an option—it does not commit LCPS to borrowing.
What the application does
Why take this step now?
What would happen next?
Board action requested: Authorize staff to submit the initial CSFA application in October to open LCPS's options to pursue a future long-term financing.
Next Steps
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1. Pressure-Test the Strategy & Incorporate Further Committee & Board Input� Refine priorities, investment level & financing & budget assumptions. Further model key financing scenarios and evaluate tradeoffs across borrowing, liquidity, reimbursement, project timing, and financial capacity.
2. Develop Recommendation� Return to the Finance Committee with a refined proposed investment and financing strategy & timeline so that Committee can develop a clear recommendation to bring to the full Board for consideration.
3. Full Board Update & Consideration� Bring the final Facilities Master Plan and recommended financing strategy back to the full Board for further input and approval.
4. Submit initial application to CSFA later in October to preserve LCPS’ option to pursue future long-term financing via bond issuance.
CSFIG HVAC Project Update & RFP Issuance Request for Board Approval
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Project Summary: LCPS was awarded $1.5MM in CSFIG funds to complete an HVAC replacement project that will cost ~$2MM (requires $500K in matching funds) at Lighthouse campus targeting summer 2027 completion.
Already completed:
Next Steps:
Board action required: Staff seeks Board approval for COO to finalize and issue RFP soliciting construction services proposals. Draft template from legal linked here.
Finance Committee
Board of Directors
LCPS Finance Report Update
2026-27
Finance Committee - 8/21/26
Board of Directors - 8/26/26
LCPS Finance Report
2026-27 Timeline Overview
Month to Month - where we are headed!
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2025-26 Preliminary Result: $304k Surplus
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Total Revenues | $45,240,658 |
Total Expenses | $44,936,634 |
Change in Net Assets | $304,024 |
Ending Cash | $7,344,624 |
Ending Net Assets | $14,710,514 |
Total Assets | $110,304,243 |
Summary
2025-6 Revenues Total $45.2M
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Financial Statements: Statement of Activities and Balance Sheet
Total Revenues: $45,240,658 - $2.4M above 2nd interim
2025-26 Expenses Totaled $44.9M
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Total Expenses: $44,936,634 - $2.7M above 2nd interim
2025-26 Audit Timeline and Next Steps
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2026-27 Enrollment/Recruitment Day 10
Likely Avg. Enrollment For 26-27 SY: 1680-1700–will wait to adjust until dust settles
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Cash Flow vs. Bond Covenants as of June 2026
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Notes: |
This was primarily driven by approximately $1 million in cash expenditures related to the Phase 2 TK summer construction project during June and July 2026. July cash balance: $6,307,886.77 |
WILL UPDATE
The purple line represents July-May actuals
The green line is the original adopted budget
Cash vs. Bond Covenants as of June 2026
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Key Metrics / Bond Covenant | Current (June, 2026) | Dashboard |
Our Debt Coverage Ratio
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Our Days Cash on Hand
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Bond Covenant Days Cash (End of June)
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Review the 2026-27 Check Register
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Facilities Master Plan & Financing Strategy Update Link to July Board Presentation of Draft Plan
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Since we last met
August–September Focus:
Finance Committee
Board of Directors
LCPS Finance Report Update
2026-27
Finance Committee - 7/16/26
Board of Directors - 7/22/26
LCPS Finance Report
2026-27 Timeline Overview
Month to Month - where we are headed!
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November |
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December |
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January |
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2026-27 Finance Update Overview
Executive Summary (May 2026)
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TRENDS:
ENROLLMENT UPDATE - getting ready for 2026-27 SY
Overview | Score |
Enrollment YTD average 1610 as of P-2; 2nd Interim budgeted at 1610 | |
ADA 92%; currently at 91% as of P-2 | |
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2026-27 Enrollment/Recruitment Pre-Lottery
Potential Avg. Enrollment For 26-27 SY: 1630 (Low)- 1660 (Mid) - 1690 (High)--SAME AS LAST MONTH
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2026-27 Enrollment/Recruitment Pre-Lottery
Potential Avg. Enrollment For 26-27 SY: 1630 (Low)- 1660 (Mid) - 1690 (High)
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Entry Grade Estimation of Likelihood We Are On Track to Fill Budgeted Seats
Apps & Likely Enrollment By Entry Grade | TK | K | 6th | 9th |
Lodestar Accepted Seats | 27 | 17 | 24 | 13 |
Lodestar Rising ITR Yes | 0 | 24 | 55 | 78 |
LODESTAR Subtotal | 27 | 41 | 79 | 92 |
Lighthouse Accepted Seats | 40 | 29 | 33 | 15 |
Lighthouse Rising ITR Yes | 0 | 21 | 53 | 71 |
LIGHTHOUSE Subtotal | 40 | 50 | 86 | 86 |
LCPS TOTAL | 67 | 91 | 165 | 178 |
Less Attrition Factor | 65 | 88 | 156 | 151-160 |
Enrollment Target 26-27 | 70-80 | 80-96 | 156-162 | 156-162 |
% towards Target | 81-93% | 92-110% | 96-100% | 93-102% |
TK/K: We are on track for 2 sections of TK at LH and 2 small at LS. Last year we ended up continuing to get applications and fully enrolled students well after lottery and expect to see this again. We are planning for 2 TK sections (1 may be capped at 10) and 2 small K at LS to allow us to continue to accept kids to/through FDOS/Census Day.
6th Grade & 9th Grade: We are on track to exceed full sections at both sites. GSP acceptances in non typical entry grades (7th/8th for MS and 10th-12th for HS) will allow us to top up/exceed all grades 6th-12th
Cash Flow vs. Bond Covenants as of May 2026
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Notes: |
This was impacted by spending ~$3.5MM for Roof Truss and Phase 1 out of cash in June-Sept 2025 |
WILL UPDATE
The purple line represents July-May actuals
The green line is the original adopted budget
Cash vs. Bond Covenants as of May 2026
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Key Metrics / Bond Covenant | Current (May, 2026) | Dashboard |
Our Debt Coverage Ratio
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Bond Covenant Days Cash (End of June)
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2025-26 Budget vs. Actuals
Revenues
July 2025 to May 2026
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Revenues | Actuals | 2nd Interim Budget | Remaining Budget | % of Budget |
8010 - Principal Apportionment | $20,290,561 | $23,386,462 | $3,095,901 | 87% |
8100 - Federal Revenue | $3,660,394 | $3,404,117 | ($256,277) | 108% |
8300 - State Revenue | $8,061,650 | $9,305,022 | $1,243,372 | 87% |
8600 - Local Revenue | $1,527,128 | $1,220,439 | ($306,689) | 125% |
8800 - Donations/Fundraising | $2,424,587 | $2,870,000 | $445,413 | 84% |
Total - Revenues | $35,964,320 | $40,186,040 | $4,221,720 | 89% |
2025-26 Budget vs. Actuals
Expenses
July 2025 to May 2026
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Expenses | Actuals | 2nd Interim Budget | Remaining Budget | % of Budget |
1000 - Certificated Salaries | $15,870,652 | $16,670,534 | $799,882 | 95% |
2000 - Classified Salaries | $3,300,911 | $3,103,995 | ($196,916) | 106% |
3000 - Employee Benefits | $4,654,459 | $4,585,236 | ($69,223) | 102% |
4000 - Books & Supplies | $3,048,402 | $3,230,393 | $181,991 | 94% |
5000 - Services & Other Operating Expenses | $11,746,731 | $11,024,575 | ($722,156) | 107% |
6000 - Capital Outlay | $1,026,334 | $940,000 | ($86,334) | 109% |
Total - Expenses | $39,647,489 | $39,554,733 | ($92,756) | 100% |
2025-26 Audit Update
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