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Required Financial Transparency
Colorado Revised Statutes, 22-44-304
Charter School Adopted Budget - Current and Prior Two Years:
FY26 Amended Budget, January 2026
FY26 Adopted Budget, June 2025
FY25 Amended Budget, January 2025
FY25 Adopted Budget, June 2024
FY24 Amended Budget, January 2024
FY24: Adopted Budget, June 2023
Charter School Financial Audit:
Merit Academy hereby recognizes that these audits, in whole and parts, are certification of non-commingling of funds.
Charter School Salary Schedules (current and prior two years): 2021-22, 2022-23: Teacher Salary: $39,000-$49,000 based on education and experience. Para staff: $18-$22/hr. Deans/Directors: $70,000-$95,000 depending on education/experience.
List of Waivers Received & Standardized Description of Waivers:
Federal Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF:
Additional Charter Financial Information:
February, 2025 Sales Tax Report
January, 2025 Sales Tax Report
July 1, 2024-December 31, 2024 Sales Tax Report
Link to Authorizing School District’s Financial Transparency Webpage https://wpsdk12.org/business-services
Link to Public Financial Transparency Website View: https://www.cde.state.co.us/schoolview/financialtransparency/homepage
Note: Charter schools are not required to post a financial data file as the charter school’s data is incorporated into the school district’s posted financial data file.
CDE 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.
Required Link: Colorado Department of Education School Finance Division