1994-02-14 School Committee Minutes

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REGULAR SESSION MINUTES 2 FEBRUARY 14, 1994 School Committee along with Dr. Munnelly thanked everyone for their wonderful support. SUPERINTENDENT'S AND SCHOOL COMMITTEE CHAIR'S REPORTS Chair D'Antona stated the spring bid documents for the project Joshua Eaton Elementary School will be issued on February 24th and general bids will be received on March 31, so the general contractor can be ready for an aggressive construction start when school ends in June 1994. Dr. Munnelly wished Arnold Berger, who he noted is a friend of the community, a happy birthday. He also recognized Principal Rena Mirkin for her recent article, "Public Relations" in the Bugle. OLD BUSINESS BUDGET FY1995 DECISIONS Dr. Munnelly explained the two technical changes he outlined in his February 7, 1994 memo: In the discussions of the budget before the vote on January 18, 1994, the School Committee did not act to take out turnover money. He suggested $40,000 of turn- over we can deduct from our budget. Also in the spirit of a bare bones budget, we can take $9,000 out of the Lexan replacement line. Thus we can figure on $49,000 in downward budget adjustments. He added the importance of recognizing that the State has provided preliminary figures on foundation budget and the Town is to receive funds higher than we predicted last fall. The additional funds equal $86,000. The State's new target number for us is $18,288,283 (versus the $18,191,000 previously). Our minimum target is $97,000 higher than when we voted a budget. This would close 36% of the budget to a Foundation Minimum of $18,288,283. Dr. Munnelly discussed the Trade off Adjustments: NEW BUDGET FY'95 Electrician Salary Teacher Tuition Reimbursement PREVIOUS BUDGET FY'94 Contract work expended Not budgeted separately but turnover include in Teachers' Budget