1998-02-18 School Committee Minutes - Finance Committee

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FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING -2- February 18, 1998 It was decided that a joint meeting between the School Committee and the Finance Committee be held on March 6th at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the Coolidge Project. Dr. Harutunian distribute to the Committee a copy of the Charter School law. Dr. Harutunian answered questions stated in the memorandum dated February 11 from Finance Committee Member Grimm: 1. Special Needs Dr. Harutunian distributed to the Committee a breakdown of the $578,978 increase in costs for the SPED budget. 2. Custodial /Maintenance Dr. Harutunian advised that there is a separate budget attached to the School Committee Budget which was distributed for maintenance to town buildings. Dr. Harutunian distributed a breakdown of the $357,540 referred to as contract expenses. Dr. Harutunian also distributed a copy of the resume of the new Director. 3. Capital Dr. Harutunian distributed to the Committee a breakdown of work at Joshua Eaton, Birch Meadow and Reading Memorial High School from SIEBE Environmental Controls ENE, Inc. Dr. Harutunian advised that it has not yet been determined where the oil tank will be removed from. Dr. Harutunian advised that the $430,000 for boiler /burner replacement has been wrapped into building projects. Dr. Harutunian advised the Finance Committee that the $700,000 for boilers is $100,000 to finish boiler and asbestos abatement at Birch Meadow and $600,000 to complete RMHS asbestos abatement. Dr. Harutunian advised the Finance Committee that the Custodial contract has been settled and will be looking for $16,766.29 for retroactive pay for FY97 and approximately $23,000 for retroactive pay for FY98. He also advised the Committee that he may seek an adjustment at April town meeting for the Special Education Account.