Required Financial Transparency

Colorado Revised Statutes, 22-44-304

(Commencing July 1, 2023)

  • District Adopted Budget - Including Uniform Budget Summary (current and prior two years)

  • District Financial Audit (current and prior two years)

  • Salary Schedules or Policies (current and prior two years)

  • Financial Data File for FY22-23* (current and prior two years: FY20-21 and FY21-22)

  • List of Waivers Received by the School District - Not Applicable

  • Standardized Description and Rational for Each Automatic Waiver - Not Applicable

  • Federal Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF and any associated schedules - Not Applicable

  • Plan for Distributing Additional Mill Levy Revenue or Statement of Intent to Distribute - Not Applicable

  • Other District-Specific Financial Information - None

All documents above must be posted or updated within 60 days (30 days for waiver information) after completion or receipt of the applicable report, statement or document

*Financial Data File for FY22-23 is to be posted no later than March 1st, 2024

Disclaimer: Please consider the context when evaluating financial transactions.  Some transactions may appear improper on the surface but are perfectly normal and justifiable when placed in the proper context.  We welcome your questions regarding our financial transactions or records.

Contact Information:

Phone: 719-456-0161
E-Mail:

Toby Melster, Superintendent
Phone: 719-456-0161
E-Mail: toby.melster@la-schools.net

Las Animas School District
1021 2nd Street
Las Animas, Colorado CO 81054
(719) 456-0161
(719) 456-1117

Colorado Department of Education School Finance Division

State Financial Transparency