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1. ~1 <br />READING SCHOOL COMMITTEE n <br />Reading, Massachusetts' <br />Joint Session with the Finance Committee A Drl I2; 2004 <br />Chair Dahl called joint meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. in the Superintendent's Conference <br />Room. Present were Pete Dahl, John Carpenter, Lisa Gibbs, Carl McFadden, Elaine <br />Webb and Robert Spadafora. <br />James Francis called the FinCom to order at 7:36 p.m. Present were James Francis, <br />Catherine Martin, Robert LeLacheur, Richard McDonald, Charles Robinson, Harold <br />Torman, Paul Bolger and Marsie West. Andrew Grimes was not present. <br />Chair Dahl stated that there were a few routine matters to take care of and then there <br />would be a presentation of the budgets for the two elementary school building projects. <br />BIILS AND PAYROLLS <br />Bills and Payrolls were circulated for signature. <br />CITIZEN'S INPUT <br />There was no citizen input. <br />Chair Dahl stated that the Superintendent's Report would be given later. <br />UPDATE ON TWO ELEMENTARY BUILDING PROJECT BUDGETS <br />Scott Dunlap from AA gave a presentation on the building budgets of the two elementary <br />schools. Mr. Dunlap wanted the FinCom members to understand why the School <br />Committee is supporting Article 13. The School Committee spent a considerable amount <br />of time reviewing the building budgets in the later part of 2003. <br />Mr. Dunlap explained the seven budget categories of spending. The seven categories are <br />updated monthly with the expenses. He pointed out the focus tonight was the budget <br />numbers and not the actual costs. If all the budget categories were spent out, the total <br />cost would be $10,980,668.90. The total amount approved for the project is $11.6 <br />million. <br />Catherine Martin asked what types of items are in the contingencies? Mr. Dunlap stated <br />that change orders would be included in the contingencies. <br />Mr. Bolger asked if we would use the rest of the contingency fund. Mr. Dunlap stated <br />that there could be other unforeseen contingencies, but <br />go back to the technology line of the budget any unused con ingG ,cyl'u ds <br />