1999-03-11 School Committee Minutes - Finance Committee

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READING SCHOOL COMMITTEE Reading, Massachusetts Joint Meeting with Finance Committee March 11, 1999 CALL TO ORDER At 7:37 p.m. Chair D'Antona called the School Committee to order. Present were School Committee members Cavicchi, Dahl, D'Antona, Stohlman, Twomey and Williams. Also present were Superintendent Harutunian, Associate Superintendent Richards and Town Accountant Richard Foley. At 7:37 p.m. Chair Keigley called the Finance Committee to order. Chair Keigley informed the Finance Committee that Superintendent Harutunian would be making a presentation to the Committee regarding the FY00 School Committee's Recommended Budget. FY00 BUDGET Dr. Harutunian thanked the Committee and distributed a copy of the list of questions submitted to him by members of the Finance Committee. Dr. Harutunian addressed each of the questions. 1. How are actual FY99 expenses comparing to Budget? How much will the School Department need in additional funds at the Spring Town Meeting to finish out FY99? Dr. Harutunian advised the Committee that the School Department was behind approximately $180,0004200,000. Dr. Harutunian discussed the accounts that are over budget and distributed information showing why the accounts are over budget. Special Education - 4 additional unanticipated students Administration - over in the advertising, medical expense and maintenance of equipment accounts Regular day — over in transportation account 2. What was implemented in FY99 from last year's priority list Dr. Harutunian distributed information showing what was implemented from the FY99 priority list. Please complete a Budget Break down for the proposed FY00 School Department Budget.