Report Date: 11/20/2024
Section 1 – Annual Operating Budget and Subsequent Budget Revisions
To learn more about how we serve the children in our community visit our website at casman.manistee.org or call us at 231.723.4981.
CASMAN Academy, the only public Charter school in Manistee County, is proud to provide a highly innovative and rigorous education to our students in grades 8-12. With a student/teacher ratio of 18-1, students and parents looking for a highly personal form of education can find it here. CASMAN is at the forefront in terms of its use of technology in educating our students and we strive to maintain consistent and positive methods of communication with parents.
Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Opening Budget
Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Amended Budget
Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Final Budget
Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Opening Budget
Section 2 – District and Personnel Expenditures
Like any organization, Casman Academy 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.
Pie Chart for Current Operating Expenditures 2024-2025
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.
Pie Chart for Personnel Expenditures 2024-2025
Educational Service Provider Transparency Expenditure Report
Expenditure Report Pie Chart
Operational Report Pie Chart
Section 3 – Current Bargaining Agreements and Employer Sponsored Health Care Plans
There are no bargaining agreements nor health care plans because Casman Academy employees are hired through a third party.
Section 4 – Audited Financial Statements
Each year Casman Academy 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. Each year Casman Academy 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.
Financial Statements & Audit Report 2024-2025
Section 5 – Employee Compensation Information
All employees of Casman Academy 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 Casman Academy Board of Education determines matters related to school employees including pay and benefits.
This report requires listing the Superintendent and employees with salaries over $100,000. Currently Casman Academy does not employee anyone with a salary over $100,000.
Superintendent:
Salary Benefits
$65,385 Annuity = $5,201
Health Insurance = $1,169
Cash in Lieu = $3,451
Section 6 – District Paid Association Dues
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.
List of Association Dues Paid
None.
Section 7 – District Paid Lobbying Costs
No school district funds were spent on lobbying services in 2024-2025.
Section 8 – Deficit Elimination Plan
The district has not incurred a deficit in 2024-2025.
Section 9 – District Credit Card Information
Credit Card Information can be found here.
Section 10 – Out-of-State Travel Information
There was no out-of-state travel to report.
Section 11 – Procurement of Supplies, Materials, and Equipment
Procurement Information can be found here.
Section 12 – Statement of Expenses Incurred by Board Members
Board member reimbursements.
Section 13 – Medical Benefit Plan Bids
The district did not request medical benefit plan bids.
Section 14 – Evaluations Posting and Assurances
5D Teacher Evaluations Postings and Assurances
School ADvance Administrator Evaluation System
Agreements/Contracts For Current School Year
Cooperative Services Agreement for Paraprofessional Support Services
Additional Reporting Information
98b Goal Progress Report 2021 – 2022
98b Goal Progress Report 2022 – 2023
Goals for 2021 – 2022 School Year
Extended COVID-19 Learning Plan Training on Delivery, Access, and Use of Virtual Content
Extended COVID-19 Learning Plan Training on Delivery, Access, and Use of Virtual Content (2023-2024)
ARP ESSER Plan of Use (Updated 12/2022)
ARP ESSER Plan of Use (Updated 05/2023).
ARP ESSER Plan of Use (Updated 06/2023).
ARP ESSER Plan of Use (Updated 12/2023).
ARP ESSER Plan of Use (Updated 06/2024).
Wellness Triennial Assessment – May 2022
