Pell City Board of Education receives audit report
Published 12:00 pm Wednesday, May 28, 2014
The Pell City Board of Education received its annual independent auditors report at Tuesday night’s board meeting.
Auditor Steve Moore presented reports before the board. “In our opinion the finances seem fair,” said Moore. He said that this is the best feedback that can be given, and he enjoys giving these results to boards.
Moore said that the board had managed to increase the general fund by around $400,000 over the year. “Kudos to the board and accounting department,” said Moore.
He continued by noting that there were no internal weaknesses to report and deemed the board a low-risk audit. And according to Moore, there were no matters to be reported. Superintendent Michael Barber thanked Moore and his team for their work. “I’m very proud,” said Barber. “Countless hours go into this.”
In other news:
– Barber reported that renovations on the new central office building are coming along nicely. Currently the board is waiting on the state to sign contracts. The board approved a quote for carpet, VCT, rubber base and LVT from ISCO. Barber anticipates that the July board meeting will be held in the new central office.
– After receiving a grant through FEMA, the board decided to build a CEPA Shelter for disasters. Barber said that opening bids for the shelter are anticipated for June, and the board is looking for a partnership with the city and the county to finish the project.
– The board met with the city to discuss needs for the sports complex. Barber said that this mostly includes land development.
– Town & Country recently held its “Drive one for you school” event. Money from the event was presented to PCHS at the meeting on Tuesday in the amount of $4,260.
