Excelsior Springs school leaders reviewed financial conditions, attendance trends, strategic planning efforts and buildinglevel progress during this month’s Board of Education meeting, outlining priorities that will guide district operations heading into winter.Superintendent Dr. Mark Bullimore reported district finances remain stable despite lower state formula payments and changes to local property assessments. Recent adjustments in state funding have required careful budgeting, but emphasized the district remains on track. As part of that update, he noted a $5,796 rebate from the MSBA PFM purchasing card program, which provides cash back on district expenses such as fuel and supplies. The rebate is generated through qualifying purchases that include utilities, food service and transportation contracts that do not add card fees, fuel, food purchases and district memberships or dues.“We continue to look for ways to stretch every dollar,” said Bu...