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Student <br /> Ms.Nazzaro reported on the upcoming midterms at RMHS and the Martin Luther <br /> King Celebration at which the high school chorus will be performing. <br /> Liaisons <br /> Dr. Snow Dockser reminded everyone of the Martin Luther King Celebration on <br /> January 18' from 9:30— 11:30 a.m. There will be representatives from the GSA <br /> and A World of Difference Clubs participating in this year's event. <br /> Fincom Chair Dockser called the Finance Committee to order at 7:13 p.m. <br /> D. New Business <br /> Finance Committee Chair Mark Dockser called the Finance Committee to order at <br /> 7:13 p.m. <br /> FY2017 Budeet Presentation <br /> The Superintendent set the context in the development of this budget. Dr. <br /> Doherty pointed out that he would like to use the term"recommended"very <br /> loosely. He is not comfortable with the reductions that will have to be made in <br /> this budget. He next reviewed the strategic objectives and district goals;all of <br /> which were a guide to the development of this budget. He reviewed district <br /> enrollment trends which show that our enrollment is holding steady with an <br /> occasional bubble. He also reviewed the Special Education enrollment and other <br /> high needs subgroups enrollments. Fincom has recommended a budget with an <br /> increase of 3.25%. The Superintendent's Recommended Budget being presented <br /> was developed with an increase of 3.5%. This budget has a higher percentage <br /> increase from the Fincom recommendation due to the first year of the <br /> implementation of the new science curriculum. <br /> Superintendent Doherty then provided a financial overview including discussion <br /> on revenues, accommodated costs and per pupil spending information. <br /> Dr. Doherty briefly reviewed Special Education spending and comparisons to <br /> comparable communities. Our Special Education spending is lower than several <br /> surrounding communities because we are investing in in-district programs when <br /> possible rather than outplacing students. In many cases these programs are in the <br /> best interest of the child and have been very successful. <br /> The FY2017 budget drivers include increases in salaries and benefits and special <br /> education tuitions and transportation. Dr. Doherty went on to outline the <br /> increases and decreases represented in the FYI Superintendent's Recommended <br /> Budget. Dr. Doherty reviewed the budget by cost center and category. Additions <br /> to this budget include restoration of the building per pupil amounts to FYI 5 <br /> levels,the addition of a .5 teacher at the elementary level,restoring the <br /> pameducators hours to support the elementary secretaries and the addition of a 1.0 <br /> FTE Social Worker for the SSP program at Killam. <br /> Page 1 2 <br />