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B. Consent Agenda <br /> Mr.Wise moved seconded by Mr.Parks,to approve the consent agenda. <br /> The motion carried 6-0 Mr.Parks Mrs.Gaffen,Mrs.Nazzaro,Mr. Wise,Mr. <br /> Brandt and Mr.Robinson. <br /> C. Reports <br /> Director of Student Services <br /> No Report <br /> Assistant Superintendent <br /> No Report <br /> Chief Financial Officer <br /> No Report <br /> Superintendent <br /> No Report <br /> Liaison Reports <br /> Mr. Brandt reported on the recent ad hoc Human Rights Committee, They held ajoint <br /> meeting with the Library Board to discuss the Director position and transferring oversight <br /> to the Library. The ad hoc committee is due to sunset at the end of the year. <br /> Mrs. Gaffen reported on the recent SEPAC meeting and shared dates of upcoming events <br /> and meetings. The SEPAC is still looking for on-call volunteers. <br /> Mrs.Nazzaro reported on the recent RCTV Board meeting sharing that 2 RCTV classes <br /> that are being taught at RMHS. These courses are very popular. The RCTV annual <br /> membership meeting which will take place on Thursday, October 29th. <br /> Mr. Robinson reported that the School Committee will hear proposals from the two <br /> respondents to the RFQ to facilitate the Superintendent Search on October I". <br /> D. Old Business <br /> FY20 End of Year Summary <br /> Mrs. Dowd shared that the fiscal year 2020 ended with an unencumbered balance of <br /> $471,182 in the School Department Operating Budget(approximately 1.01°/of the total <br /> Fiscal 2020 Budget). During the FY'20 Budget process,the School Department <br /> requested an additional $300,000 in special education funding due to uncertainty in <br /> transportation and out-of-district costs(as well as associated consultation and legal fees). <br /> As stated during the budget process, if the landscape changed and the additional funds <br /> were not required,we would return the funds to free cash. Due to several factors, <br /> including the closure of the schools on March 13th,continuous monitoring through the <br /> school year of legal and consultation fees, savings from changes in out-of-district <br /> placements and students returning in district, reduced transportation fees due to school <br /> closure and reviewing bus routes,we were able to recognize savings throughout the <br /> Page 1 2 <br />
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