5016 Main St.
Onekama, MI 49675
Phone: (231) 889-5521
Fax: (231) 889-9567
Transparency Report
Budget/Compensation Transparency Reporting Onekama Consolidated Schools
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 http://ocs.manistee.org or call us at (231) 889-4251
The Onekama Consolidated School District serves 324 children in kindergarten through the 12th grade. In addition we offer preschool, childcare, and adult and community education services. Our budget is adopted by our publicly elected board of education no later than June 30 of each year. Like other schools in the State of Michigan, our budget is based on our best guess of what amount of per pupil funding the state will provide.
Section 2 - District and Personnel Expenditures
Current Operating Expenditures
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Like any organization, the Onekama Consolidated School District 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.
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Pie Chart for Current Operating Expenditures
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Personnel Expenditures
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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.
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Section 3 - Current Bargaining Agreements and Employer Sponsored Health Care Plans
Current Bargaining Agreements: Onekama Schools Education Association - Teachers
Employer Sponsored Health Care Plans
Section 4 - Audited Financial Statements
Each year the Onekama Consolidated School District 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 many programs we operate.
Financial Statements & Audit Report: Onekama Schools Financial Statement PDF file
Section 5 - Employee Compensation Information
Position and Salary Information
All employees of the Onekama Consolidated School District 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 skill required, etc. Each classification falls into at least one established salary schedule, which takes into account such factors as seniority in position or similar position, comparison to similar jobs elsewhere in community, cost of living factors, etc. The Onekama Consolidated School District Board of Education determines matters related to school employees including pay and benefits.
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Currently, the Onekama Consolidated Schools District does not employ anyone with a salary over $100,000.
Superintendent: School Year 2022-2023
Salary -- $95,644
Benefits: Annuity - 6116, Health Insurance - $11,397
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.
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Section 7 - District Paid Lobbying Costs
No school district funds were spent on lobbying services in 2021-2022
Section 8 Deficit Elimination Plan
The school district has not incurred a debt.
Section 9 District Credit Card Information
Card type - VISA
Credit Limit - $8,000
Authorized Users - Various
User's Limit - Various
Section 10: Out-of-State Travel Information
There was no out-of-state travel to report
Section 11: Procurement of Supplies, Material and Equipment
Onekama School by-laws and policies -table of contents
see policy 6320 in the description
Section 12: Categories of Reimbursable Expenses
Onekama School by-laws and policies -table of contents
see policy 3440 & 6550
Section 13: Statement of Expenses Incurred by Board Members
2021-2022 Expenses incurred by board members
Section 14: Medical Benefit Plan Bids
Section 15 - Evaluations Posting and Assurances
5D Teacher Evaluations Postings and Assurances
Superintendent Evaluation Tool
For additional information - http://www.masb.org/postingrequirements
BOARD BYLAWS & POLICY - also found on the Board Office / Administration Page
COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Plan
COVID Hazard Pay Appeal Online Form
COVID Hazard Pay Appeal Downloadable Form
Extended COVID-19 Learning Training Report
Extended Learning Plan for School Year 2021-2022
Title IX Coordinator: Mary Bergren, Administrative Assistant
5016 Main Street, Onekama, MI
231-889-4251
On 12/12/2022 during the school board meeting, action was taken to update the 2021 Rescue plan to reflect daily cleaning of the restrooms changed from hourly.