Budget and Salary/Compensation Transparency Reporting
The Annual Budget and Salary/Compensation Transparency Reporting legislation is an opportunity for Clara B Ford Academy to share, with the public, information on how resources are utilized.
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The legislation represents an amendment to the State School Aid Act (Public Act 94 of 1979) and requires each Michigan school district and intermediate school district to post the following budgetary information on its website.
Board Approved Budgets
The Clara B Ford Academy budget is adopted by the local board of education no later than June 30 of each year. This budget is posted on the website within 30 days of adoption. Any subsequent budget amendments are also posted within 30 days.
CBFA Budget Resolution FY24

Personnel Expenditures and Current Operating Expenditures
Because schools are a service industry, the largest share of every school's expenditures is salaries and benefits. Operational expenditures include but are not limited to instructional resources, fuel, maintenance, and technology.
CBF 2023 - 24 Budget Transparency Personnel Report
CBF 2023 - 24 Budget Transparency Operating Report
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Educational Service Provider Transparency Reports
ESP Operating Expenditures 2023 - 24
ESP Transparency Expenditures 2023 - 24
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Current Bargaining Agreements
The staff does not work under bargaining agreements.
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Employer Sponsored Health Care Plans
The district hired all staff through a third party.
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CBF Lead Admin Compensation 2024
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District Paid Lobbying Costs
The district does not pay any lobbying costs.
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Medical Benefit Plan Bids
Because our staff is hired through a third party vendor, we do not request medical benefit plan bids.
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Audited Financial Statements
Each year, Clara B Ford Academy is required to hire an independent auditor to complete a comprehensive audit which evaluates and reports on the financial condition of the district. The audit includes a thorough analysis of all business operations as well as a compliance review for the requirements of the many programs we operate.
CBA 2023 - 24 Audited Financial Report
CBF 2023 - 24 Audit Government Letter
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Procurement Policy
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CBFA Board Approved Purchasing Policy 5 2023
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Expense Reimbursement Policy
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District Credit Card Information
CBF 2023-24 Credit Cards
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District Paid Association Dues
CBF 2023 - 24 Dues and Fees
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Approved Deficit Elimination Plan
The district has not incurred a deficit
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District Paid Out-of-State Travel Information
2023 - 24 Travel Information
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District Checkbook Balances
CBF 2023 - 24 Accounts Payable Check Register
Educator Evaluation Systems Posting and Assurances
Danielsons Teacher Evaluation Model
6 Indicators Administration Evaluation
CBFA ESSER III Return to Learn Plan 09/2024
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MDE Required Reporting
Specific Learning Disabilities
Michigan's Online Course Catalog
Teacher Evaluation
Summer Food Service Program Locator
Personal Curriculum
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Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Procedures and Guidelines
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Title IX Grievance Procedures
Title IX Formal Complaint Form
Title IX Training Topics
CBFA Title IX Notice of Nondiscrimination
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Title IX Sexual Harassment / Sexual Assault Information​
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CBF - 2022-2023 Sec. 98b Goal Progress Report EOY
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CBFA 98c Learning Loss Grant Proposal
Food Service
Non-Discrimination Statement:
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and
institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from
discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or
retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded
by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program
information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should
contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are
deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal
Relay Service at 800-877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made
available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program
Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027)
(http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html) online, and at any USDA office,
or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information
requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call 866-632-9992.
Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of
Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence
Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: 202-690-7442; or (3) email:
program.intake@usda.gov. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Emergency Drills Report
Emergency Drills Report Form 2024-2025
Emergency Drills Report Form 2023-2024
Emergency Drills Report Form 2022-2023
In order to obtain an accurate local picture of school crime and to develop the partnerships necessary to plan and implement school safety programs, PA 532 of 2016 (Sect. 380.1310a) for reporting certain incidents was put into effect. Per PA 532 of 2016, each school building shall collect and keep current on a weekly basis the information required for the report and each school board shall post this information on its website at least annually.
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