2011-01-20 School Committee Minutes

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January 20, 2011 4. Director of Finance and Operations ANN No Report 5. Assistant Superintendent No Report 6. Director of Pupil Services No Report B. Continued Business C. New Business Green Repair Program Ms. DeLai outlined the next steps in the Green Repair Program. A committee will be created for the selection of the Owners Project manager and designer. She reviewed the criteria for the selection committee and defined the make-up of the group. Ms. DeLai requested that the School Committee to appoint a representative to the selection committee for the OPM and Designer for the green repair projects. Mrs Janowski nominated Mrs Gibbs seconded by Mr. Robinson, to serve on the selection committees for both the OPM and the dcsi ner for the MSBA Green Repair Program. The motion carried 4-0. ® FYI Other Cost Centers Dr. Doherty reviewed the make up and functions of this cost center. He briefly reviewed how the budget was developed and the three scenarios. Health Services Dr. Doherty shared the drivers of the Health Services budget which includes the increase in the number of students that are on 504 Medical Accommodation Plans, addressing the complexity of the services required and increased reporting and documentation. Ms. DeLai reviewed the components of this cost center and reviewed the three scenarios and the impact on the Health Services budget. Athletics Dr. Doherty shared the challenges in developing the Athletics budget which includes the addition of JV Girls Hockey, shifting coaching salaries to EduJobs is not sustainable long term, the increased reliance on revolving funds and parent booster organizations. Ms. DeLai reviewed the components of this cost center and reviewed the three scenarios and the Q impact on the Athletics budget. Ms. DeLai also reviewed three alternatives proposed to get to the -0.5% budget. One being the reduction of expenses by $40,000; the other two options would involve increasing user fees.