Transparency Reporting
The Annual Budget and Salary/Compensation Transparency Reporting legislation is an opportunity for the West Branch-Rose City Area School District to share with the public information on how resources are utilized.
The legislation represents an amendment to the State School Aid Act (Public Act 94 of 1979) and requires each Michigan school district and intermediate school district to post the following budgetary information on its website.
Budget and Salary/Compensation Transparency Reporting
The West Branch-Rose City Area School District budget is adopted by a publicly elected local board of education no later than June 30 of each year. This budget is posted on the website within 30 days of adoption. Any subsequent budget amendments are also posted within 30 days.
Budget, Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Board Approved
2024-2025 Beginning General Fund & Food Service Budget 2024-2025 Beginning Fiduciary Fund Budget 2024-2025 Budget Amendment #1
Budget, Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Board Approved
2023-2024 Beginning General Fund & Food Service Budget 2023-2024 Beginning Fiduciary Fund Budget2023-2024 Budget Amendment #1 2023-2024 Budget Amendment #2 FINAL
Budget, Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Board Approved2022-2023 Beginning General Fund & Food Service Budget2022-2023 Beginning Fiduciary Fund Budget2022-2023 Budget Amendment #12022-2023 FINAL Budget Amendment #2
Budget, Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Board Approved2021-2022 Beginning General Fund & Food Service Budget2021-2022 Beginning Fiduciary Fund Budget2021-22 Budget Amendment No. 1Final 2021-2022 Budget Amendment #2
Personnel Expenditures and Current Operating Expenditures
Because schools are a service industry, the largest share of every school's expenditures is salaries and benefits. Operational expenditures include but are not limited to instructional resources, fuel, maintenance, and technology.2022-2023 Operating Expenditures Report2021-2022 Operating Expenditures Report
2022-2023 Personnel Expenditures Report2021-2022 Personnel Expenditures Report
Bargaining Agreements and Employer Sponsored Health Care Plans
WBRC-EA - Contract/Calendars/LOAS
USW - Contract through 6/30/2026, LOA 4/24/25
This section includes information related to the health care plans adopted following negotiations with the labor unions.
MESSA Health Insurance & Rates - Administrators - Central Office Staff - Teachers United Steel Workers (USW) Health Insurance - Support Staff
Audited Financial Statements
Each year, West Branch-Rose City Area 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 requirements of the many programs we operate.
2023-2024 Audit Report 2022-2023 Audit Report 2021-2022 Audit Report2020-2021 Audit Report
Medical Benefit Plan Bids
This section includes information related to bids required under Section 5 of the Public Employee Health Benefits Act, 2007 PA 106, MCL 124.75. Bids must be solicited from four or more carriers (including one VEBA) for each employee group at least once every three years or whenever a change in health plan coverage is made.
Bids from Outside Contractors
Custodial Bid_AxiumCustodial Bid_CMSCustodial Bid_EnviroCleanCustodial Bid_GRBSCustodial Bid_Hi-TecFood Service - Entire Bid from Chartwells, March 2014
Note: VERY LARGE PDF; may take time to download, please be patient.Food Service Bid Update, 2015
Transportation Bid_DeanTransportation Bid_First Student
Food Service
2019-2020 Request for Proposal DocumentsBid InformationAttestation SheetPAL ReportClaims MenusMeal Patterns
District Check Register
District Credit Card Information
District Out-of-State Travel
District Paid Association Dues
Dues and fees paid with district funds are limited to professional associations and student associations. Membership in professional associations provide added opportunities, resources, continuing education, and professional development. They also make it possible for our district to conduct business in more efficient ways. Participation in student associations results in scholarship opportunities for students. Employees pay employment association (labor union) dues directly to the labor unions. These dues are not paid with district funds.
District Paid Lobbying Costs
Deficit Elimination Plan
Employee Compensation Information
This section will include compensation information for the Superintendent and any employee whose salary exceeds $100,000 annually. For purposes of this reporting, salary is defined as Medicare wages for the fiscal year.
Evaluation and Assurances
Administrator Evaluation Assurances (check back soon for update)
Superintendent Evaluation
Superintendent Evaluation Instrument
Superintendent Mid-Year Progress Report
Teacher Evaluation Forms5D+™ Teacher Evaluation Postings and Assurances5D+™ Teacher Evaluation Rubric
