HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The USD 308 School Board Monday learned the district’s financial records are in good shape.

The district received its annual audit report, which can be viewed on the district’s website. The audit is for the 2015-16 school year, which ended June 30. Independent auditors found no issues with district finances.

Also during Monday’s meeting, the board heard from Superintendent Dr. Shelly Kiblinger about the need to develop additional policy for sponsorship and advertising opportunities in the district. She also discussed the possible refinancing of a portion of the 2006 bond issue because bond market rates have gone up since an earlier presentation. The Board consensus was to stay with refinancing to obtain any savings.

They also approved the purchase of two Ford vans for student transportation from Midway Motors for $58,776. While five companies were contacted to submit bids, Midway was the only one to submit a bid.

And also approved was a calendar update for the 2016-17 school year. Hutch High has been asked to host regional wrestling on Feb. 17, and administrators requested that afternoon to be an early release day for student. Because that day already was a non-instruction day for K-6 students with their teachers working on records and professional development, the board made that afternoon a professional development afternoon for both Hutch High and Hutchinson Middle School.