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Date: 2024-09-30 Time: 6:30 PM
Building: Location:
Address: Session: Open Session
Purpose: Open Session Version: Final
Attendees: Members - Present:
Tom Wise, Shawn Brandt, Charles Robinson, Sarah McLaughlin, Erin Gaffen
and Carla Nazzaro
Members - Not Present:
Others Present:
Superintendent Dr. Thomas Milaschewski
Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Olivia Lejeune on behalf of the chairperson.
Topics of Discussion:
A. Call to Order— Mr. Wise called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m. to review the agenda.
Roll Call Attendance —Mr. Robinson — here, Mrs. Nazzaro — here, Ms. McLaughlin — here,
Mrs. Gaffen — here, Mr. Brandt — here, Mr. Wise — here
E. New Business
1. Recommendation and Vote to Appoint Interim Director of Finance (A)
Dr. Milaschewski introduced the nominee for the interim Director of Finance and
Operations role, Mr. Phil Littlehale. Enclosed in the packet are Phil's cover letter and
resume. He brings extensive experience in the finance sector, including over 30 years as a
CFO in public school districts in Massachusetts. We believe these experiences and skills will
be especially valuable to our team as we prepare for the FY26 budget process. Additionally,
Phil's background in building projects will be beneficial as we move forward with the Killam
School Building Project. He briefly introduced himself to the committee and expressed his
excitement about working with the district. Mr. Brandt, a member of the screening
committee, shared his perspective and confidence in Phil's ability to step into the interim
role.
Mrs. Gaffen motioned to appoint Phil Littlehale as the Interim Director of Finance,
seconded by Mr. Robinson. Mr. Wise amended the motion to appoint Phil Littlehale as the
Interim Director of Finance and Operations.
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Roll Call Vote—Mr. Robinson—yes, Mrs. Nazzaro—yes, Ms. McLaughlin—yes, Mrs. Gaffen—
yes, Mr. Brandt—yes, Mr. Wise—yes
The vote passed 6-0.
2. Recommendation and Vote of Budget Transfers between Cost Centers for FY24 End -of -
Year Reconciliation (A)
Mrs. Gaffen motioned to transfer from regular day $147,049, from health services
$28,096, from extracurricular $15,981, from technology $38,536; transfer to
Administration $5,597, special education $224,065, seconded by Mr. Brandt.
Roll Call Vote—Mr. Robinson —yes, Mrs. Nazzaro —yes, Ms. McLaughlin —yes, Mrs. Gallen —
yes, Mr. Brandt — yes, Mr. Wise — yes
The vote passed 6-0.
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Meeting Adjourned from regular session at approximately 6:43pm.
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