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Sub-Committee <br /> Dr. Snow Dockser reminded the community of the Martin Luther King <br /> celebration that will be held on January 19t . The event begins at 9:30 a.m. with a <br /> light breakfast and the program begins at 10:00 a.m. <br /> C. Continued Business <br /> D. New Business <br /> FY16 Budget Presentation <br /> District-Wide Programs <br /> Dr. Doherty reviewed the Health Services, Athletics, Extracurricular and District <br /> Technology cost centers. He pointed out that this cost center does not include <br /> instructional technology which is in the Regular Day cost center. The <br /> Superintendent reviewed the connection with the district goals and initiatives. <br /> This cost center plays a critical role in the behavioral health of our students. <br /> He reviewed the drivers to this cost center. As with all cost centers, contractual <br /> collective bargaining salary increases make up a major portion of the budget. <br /> There will also be increases in Extra-Curricular and Athletics due to offsets from <br /> the proposed increase in user fees. <br /> Ms. Sybert began the review of the individual cost centers. <br /> The Health Services cost center will see increases in the salary line as a result of <br /> collective bargaining agreements. This cost center is level funded for all other <br /> categories. <br /> Mr. Robinson asked what constituted the 9% increase in the salary line. Dr. <br /> Doherty indicated that we have one nurse that has a Master's degree. <br /> Athletics budget drivers include increases in coach's salaries, and the cost of <br /> game staff personnel. A decrease in transportation costs was made based on the <br /> past use. It was felt that the proposed cost should be sufficient. There will be an <br /> increase in the offset from the Athletics revolving account as well. <br /> This budget is proposing an increase in user fees. Ms. Sybert reviewed <br /> comparisons to other surrounding and comparable communities. User fees have <br /> not been increased since 2012. Dr. Doherty added that the revenue from the user <br /> fees is used to cover 92% of the coach's salaries. Ms. Sybert shared athletic <br /> participation numbers which have stayed steady over the past few years, including <br /> the year the user fee was increased. <br /> Discussion continued regarding the possible impact of increased user fees. The <br /> members were concerned that participation levels may suffer. A question was <br /> asked regarding ticket costs for home events. Mr. Zaya said the Middlesex <br /> League AD's set the ticket cost for league events. Revenue generated by ticket <br /> sales for home games goes to our budget. Mr. Robinson suggested that students <br /> not be charged to attend home events and asked if it was possible to determine the <br /> Page 2 <br />