2005-08-22 School Committee Minutes

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Regular Session -2- August 22, 2005 Chair Spadafora called a few minute recess at 7:40 p.m. Chair Spadafora called the meeting back to order at 7:50 p.m. Superintendent Schettini thanked Jordan's Furniture for allowing us to have a meeting there today and tomorrow. Liaison Reports Mr. McFadden stated that the Insurance Advisor Task Force has been an interesting procedure to say the least. He is trying to understand processes and procedure. Ms. Webb stated she went to a two-day Health and Wellness Seminar. She stated all the appropriate people were there and it was most informative. Mr. Carpenter stated that RCTV put together a five year Capital Plan. He stated that RCTV is proceeding forward in a positive manner. Mr. Dahl reported that the Audit Committee met last week. There were recent charter changes. The audit focus this year is areas where cash is handled such as student activities, stickers at the Police Station and the cafeteria. They decided to keep the same auditing firm for one more year. Superintendent Schettini stated that Mr. Richard Foley balanced the FY05 budget. Mrs. Gibbs moved to accept the changes in the FY05 budget as outlined by the Town Accountant, Richard Foley and to close out the fiscal year returning $31,358 to the Town's General Fund and returning to the Town's General Fund $14,656 from the Town Building Maintenance budget Mr. Carpenter seconded the motion The vote was 4-2. Mr. Carpenter, Ms. Webb, Mr. Spadafora, Mrs Gibbs voting for and Mr. Dahl and Mr. McFadden voting against. There was discussion concerning the parking lot at the Wood End School. Mr. Dahl stated that it was probably the last time we will speak to Richard Foley in this forum before his retirement. He thanked Mr. Foley for all his diligence and hard work. Superintendent Schettini stated that John Thiffault would be retiring October 17, 2005. Building Project Update - Mr. Scott Dunlap from AD stated there has been enormous activity over the summer. The Wood End parking lot, the Barrows Project and the High School Project.