SJSD finance committee takes closer look at district financial audit

The St. Joseph School District's finance committee met to review the financial statement audit from KPM, aiming to clarify any confusing aspects and address community misconceptions. Assistant Superintendent Robert Hedgecorth emphasized the importance of fully understanding the numbers and seeking feedback for process improvement. Hedgecorth discussed the challenges of implementing a two-high school model due to borrowing limitations and potential tax levy increases. He highlighted the need for long-term planning and strategic facility design to fund projects without raising taxes.