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| Draft minutes, Feb. 8, 2010, budget subcommittee |
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DRAFT Minutes for Meeting of Feb. 8, 2010, 7:30 p.m., School Committee Room AttendeesCommittee Members:Joseph A. Curro, Jr., Chair Cindy Starks Ronald Spangler Administration: Interim Superintendent Kathleen Bodie Chief Financial Officer Diane Fisk Johnson Athletic Director Edward Dever Others: Richard Fanning, Finance Committee Mary Ronan, Finance Committee Joseph Connors, Finance Committee Vicki Ford Josh Lobel Marlene Rockmore Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. Public Participation Athletic Director Ted Dever presented analysis surrounding athletic fees, including per-sport participation rates, per student costs, and an analysis of fees charged by other Massachusetts communities. Review of Budget Presentation for 2/9/2010 Ms. Johnson and Dr. Bodie shared materials for presentation at the following evening’s full School Committee meeting, including an analysis of changing assumptions since the fall and a revised list of impacts as a result of potential cuts. As part of the associated conversation, attendees discussed different approaches to accounting for and budgeting grant revenue and how the chosen methodology can affect reported FTE counts. Special Education Cost-Benefit Analysis Ms. Ronan stated that the Finance Committee is concerned with increases in special education cost increases. Ms. Johnson explained her intention to perform analysis of new in-district programs based on individual program strands, and there was general consensus that this would constitute a rational analytic approach. Mr. Curro asked whether capital expenditures shouldn’t be included as part of an all-in analysis. Ms. Johnson answered that there had been an appropriation of $150,000, but that only one-half of this amount had been utilized. Attendees discussed the role of increased identification of certain conditions. There was also discussion of the potential payback from cognitive and 45-day programs. Revolving Funds Attendees reviewed end-of-month balances from January for school revolving and special funds. There was brief discussion of selected funds, and Ms. Johnson stated that these are being relied on heavily in the face of the current fiscal year difficulties. Other Business Dr. Spangler volunteered to draft a survey for consideration by the subcommittee at its next meeting. Mr. Fanning informed the subcommittee that the Finance Committee was seeking a presentation of the School Department budget on March 29 or March 31. The subcommittee determined by consensus to next meet on Tuesday, Feb. 16 at 8 a.m., with the understanding that Dr. Bodie would be unavailable. Adjournment On motion of Dr. Spangler, seconded by Ms. Starks, the meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m. by unanimous vote. |
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