Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2019
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Utica Community Schools Comprehensive Annual Financial Report For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2019 Utica Community Schools 11303 Greendale Sterling Heights, Michigan 48312 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT UTICA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS 11303 Greendale Sterling Heights, Michigan 48312 (586) 797-1000 For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2019 BOARD OF EDUCATION Robert A Ross, Ph.D. President Mary K. Thomas, Ph.D Vice President Denyeal Nesovski, Secretary Michele Templeton, Treasurer Jennifer L. Prybys, Trustee Kimberly Becker, Trustee Kelli Rankin, Trustee SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Christine M. Johns, Ed.D., Superintendent Report prepared by the Finance Department Utica Community Schools Contents Introductory Section Letter of Transmittal i-ix Organizational Chart x ASBO Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting xi Financial Section Independent Auditor's Report 1-2 Management's Discussion and Analysis 3-10 Basic Financial Statements Government-wide Financial Statements: Statement of Net Position 11 Statement of Activities 12 Fund Financial Statements: Governmental Funds: Balance Sheet 13 Reconciliation of the Balance Sheet to the Statement of Net Position 14 Statement of Revenue, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances 15 Reconciliation of the Statement of Revenue, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances to the Statement of Activities 16 Proprietary Fund - Internal Service Fund: Statement of Net Position 17 Statement of Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Position 18 Statement of Cash Flows 19 Fiduciary Fund - Statement of Assets and Liabilities 20 Notes to Financial Statements 21-41 Required Supplemental Information 42 Budgetary Comparison Schedule - General Fund 43 Schedule of Proportionate Share of the Net Pension Liability 44 Schedule of Pension Contributions 45 Schedule of Proportionate Share of the Net OPEB Liability 46 Schedule of OPEB Contributions 47 Notes to Required Supplemental Information 48 Other Supplemental Information 49 Nonmajor Governmental Funds: Combining Balance Sheet 50-51 Combining Statement of Revenue, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances 52-53 Budgetary Comparison Schedule - Nonmajor Governmental Funds 54-55 Schedule of Bonded Indebtedness 56-57 Agency Fund - School Activities Statement of Cash Receipts and Disbursements 58 Agency Fund - Student Activities - Changes in Assets and Liabilities 59 Utica Community Schools Contents (Continued) Statistical Section 60 Description of the Statistical Section 61 Financial Trend Information Changes in Governmental Net Position - Governmental Funds 62-63 Net Position by Component - Governmental Funds 64-65 Changes in Fund Balances - Governmental Funds 66-67 Fund Balances, Governmental Funds 68-69 Revenue Capacity Information Taxable Value and Estimated Actual Value of Taxable Property 70-71 Direct and Overlapping Property Tax Rates 72-73 Principal Property Taxpayers 74 Property Tax Levies and Collections 75 Debt Capacity Information Ratios of Outstanding Debt 76-77 Direct and Overlapping Governmental Activities Debt 78 Legal Debt Margin 79-80 Demographic and Economic Information Demographic and Economic Statistics - Macomb County 81 Principal Employers - Within the School District 82 Operating Information Full-Time Equivalent School District Employees 83-84 Capital Asset Information 85-86 Operating Indicators 87 Federal Awards Supplemental Information Issued Under Separate Cover 11303 Greendale Sterling Heights, MI 48312 Administrative Service Center Phone: (586) 797-1000 Fax: (586) 797-1101 www.uticak12.org Christine M. Johns, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools October 21, 2019 To the Parents and Citizens of Utica Community Schools: As an introduction to our June 30, 2019 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), this letter of transmittal is intended to provide an overview of Utica Community Schools (the “School District”) financial status as well as economic factors affecting the surrounding communities. The report is the result of the annual independent audit provided for the Board of Education. The report was prepared by the Business and Finance Department, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The basic financial statements have been audited by the firm of Plante & Moran, PLLC, an independent auditor, and the report is preceded by their unmodified opinion. The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report was prepared to meet the needs of a broad spectrum of financial statement readers and is presented in the following major sections: The introductory section introduces the reader to Utica Community Schools (UCS) and to this report. Included are facts about the School District, this transmittal letter and the School District’s organizational chart. The financial section contains the independent auditor’s report, the management’s discussion and analysis report and basic financial statement information. Included in the School District’s basic financial statements are government-wide financial statements, fund financial statements and notes to the financial statements. The management’s discussion and analysis provides an overview and analysis of the School District’s basic financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements. The statistical section and other information (unaudited) includes selected historical, financial and demographic information of the School District and its surrounding communities. This section is intended to reflect economic data, financial trends and the fiscal capabilities of the School District. Utica Community Schools Overview Utica Community Schools is known nationally and statewide for its educational excellence. As Michigan’s second largest public school district, UCS has earned its reputation with innovative, rigorous programming, high expectations for students and responsible fiscal management. UCS is committed to managing and utilizing its funds reasonably and carefully by providing nationally recognized academic return on the taxpayers’ investment. Utica Community Schools Board of Education Robert A. Ross, Ph.D., President Mary K. Thomas, Ph.D., Vice President Michele Templeton, Treasurer Denyeal Nesovski, Secretary Jennifer L. Prybys, Trustee Kimberly Becker, Trustee Kelli Rankin, Trustee i Utica Community Schools is located in southeastern Michigan’s Macomb County, approximately 15 miles north of Detroit. The School District currently operates 25 elementary schools, seven junior high schools, four comprehensive high schools, an alternative learning center, and three specialty programs (Utica Academy for International Studies, the Utica Center for Science and Industry and the Utica Center for Mathematics, Science and Technology) serving approximately 27,000 students during the 2018-2019 school year. Utica Community Schools buildings were originally constructed between 1929 and 2005. UCS facilities have an average age of 50 years. Through the bond issues supported by our community, UCS is strategically maintaining its facilities, technology and infrastructure to ensure safety and security and environments that are conducive to teaching and learning. The district’s needs are identified through a strategic, long-range facility improvement program. District’s Academic Focus The School District is guided by its vision, mission, core values and strategic direction. The vision is that all children have the right to a rigorous, high-quality education which meets their individual needs. UCS will respect, encourage and empower each and every student to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes to be successful, contributing members of a diverse community and global society. The mission is a commitment to exemplary teaching and learning in order for our students to be prepared for success in the 21st century. We will achieve this commitment by engaging the entire community to focus on each child’s achievement, with the expectation that every student will pursue some type of post-high school educational endeavor. The district’s core values are: • Every child can learn and achieve. • Parents and guardians are partners in the learning process. • Being “smart” can be achieved through persistence, hard work and effective effort. • Excellence is expected and celebrated. • Data is used to guide our decision-making. • All employees will exemplify ethical behavior; exhibit a strong work ethic; and continue to develop their leadership, performance and service skills. • Technology supports and enhances instruction, business operations, research and communications. • The Board of Education, district educators/staff, parents, community members and business leaders must collaborate and work as a team to enhance educational opportunities for student success. ii The strategic direction focus areas are: • Providing academic excellence • Promoting student innovation • Preparing positive digital citizens • Ensuring accountability Below is an overview of initiatives related to the district’s strategic direction. Providing Academic Excellence Utica Community Schools is committed to equity, access and excellence for all of its students. The UCS Board of Education has formally adopted a policy to guide our efforts, which includes our quality indicators. Utica Community Schools students continue to outperform their county, state and national peers. The district’s graduation rate of 93 percent is 12 points higher than the state average. Staff, students and programs continue to be recognized for excellence at all levels. Through its vision, the district remains committed to a