Budget Committee Minutes 12/16/2004
Members Present: Dick Hickok, Sue Greene, Bob Brent, Phyllis Corrigan,
John O’Brien, Bill Phillips, Diana Goodhue, Derek Tomlinson, Sean Murphy,
Dennis Doten, and Don Sibson
Members Absent: Connie Grant
After the pledge of allegiance, the minutes of the prior meeting were
approved.
The school technology budget was recommended at $264,870. (DT/SM/9-0-1)
A discussion ensued regarding the administration budget. There were many
questions about the change to a block schedule and the training
requirements needed to implement the change. Derek Tomlinson was excused
and Sue Allen took his seat at 7:30. Eventually, the food service line
item was reduced to $1 from $8000. (PC/SM/10-0) An attempt was made to
reduce the training line item by $33000, but it failed. (BB/PC/3-8)
Ultimately, the Administration budget was recommended at 7,351,657.
(SM/DT/8-3)
The elementary school budget was recommended at $2,963,284. (SM/BB/11-0)
Sue Greene reviewed the high school summary sheet. She mentioned that
they’re adding more clubs, graduation costs are up and student parking
fees could be increased. Sue Allen will ask the School Board to look at
parking fees.
Bob Brent asked that the School Board look at the private sector when it’s
time to negotiate the next teacher contract.
There was a brief discussion of the potential for future athletic requests.
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as corrected.
(SM/BB/9-0-2)
Just before adjourning, Phyllis Corrigan mentioned that she may bring up
the paramedic program again.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:45. The next meeting is 12/30 at 6:30.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra Shackett, Finance Director
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