2007-02-01 School Committee Minutes

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Regular Session 2 February 1 2007 Mrs. Gibbs move to approve the overnight field trip for the Parker Middle School's Future Cities team to compete in the National competition in WashinLyton, D.C. as outlined in the Superintendent's memorandum dated February 1, 2007. Seconded by Mr. Michaud. Motion passes 5-0. Mrs. Gibbs, Ms. Webb, Mr. Caruso, Mr. Michaud, Mr. McFadden. Old Business FY08 Budget Superintendent Schettini and Ms. DeLai made a final presentation on the FY08 budget proposal and described the model that would be proposed to reach a modified baseline budget. The budget as presented to the School Committee result in a balanced total budget (school and town). Ms. DeLai presented the following reductions from the baseline budget to make it a balanced budget: Administration $ 7,383 Regular Day $ 72,014 Special Education $ 114,200 Other School Services $ 1,429 School Building Maintenance $ 85,617 Superintendent Schettini reminded the committee that this budget is well below the level services budget and he explained to the committee that the FY09 budget will most likely be worse than this year's budget, unless additional revenues are generated. The committee had a discussion about the presentation including the out of district placements, the METCO program, and the short and long term impacts of being well below a level service budget. Several members of the committee commented that although they support the motion to reach a balanced budget, they are doing it begrudgedly. Mr. Caruso moved not to increase the number of students in the METCO program until after the FY08 budget is finalized. Seconded by Mrs. Gibbs. Mr. Caruso withdraws his motion and Mrs. Gibbs withdrew her second. Mrs. Gibbs moved to approve the FY2008 School Department Budget in the amount of $34,787,537. Seconded by Mr. Caruso. Motion carries 5-0. Mrs. Gibbs, Ms. Webb, Mr. Caruao, Mr. Michaud, Mr. McFadden. There was a 5 minute recess. Capital Plan Director of Human Resource and Finances Mary DeLai reviewed the FY08 Capital - - Budget with the Committee. The committee had some discussions on the proposed plan.