‘Totally fiscally irresponsible’: CCSD’s budget issues go before the state in lengthy public meeting [Video]

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – The State Superintendent is demanding answers on the potential budget shortfall from the Clark County School District, and members took about 30 minutes Wednesday evening to see why things aren’t adding up.

The President of the State Board of Education, Felicia Ortiz, poked holes in the district’s recent response, saying the “potential central budget deficit is because of litigation and cybersecurity,” asking this question.

“Are school districts not required to carry cyber security and like legal insurance?” Ortiz was given this answer from a fellow board member.

“Certainly yes, each school district chooses what their line item budget line item would be in creating the budget for legal counsel.”

Ortiz goes on to ask about funds to cover lawsuits, and her colleague immediately says this, “As I understand, they had a reserve, but they went $23 million over,” said Dr. René Cantú.

Because of potential …