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Mrs. Pam
Hubbard Mr. Charlie
DeVito The meeting was
called to order at Mrs. Casey
reviewed the monthly financial statement.
The budget is consistent with last year’s budget. Mrs. Casey’s analysis has shown a savings
in the Health Insurance line of approximately $100,000. This is from the new hires choosing less
expensive insurance than the previous employees. The administration is recommending using
this balance to fund the changes required to the modular classrooms. Mrs. Grassie
moved, second by Mr. Connelly, to recommend to the Board approval of the
McKinney-Vento Grant for $43,999. The
motion passed unanimously. The Grant is to
provide a consortium between Mrs. Casey
reviewed the student activity account and petty cash guidelines. These guidelines clearly explain what is
acceptable for spending from student activity accounts, soda/water funds, and
also includes the requirement for approval from the Superintendent’s office of
expenditures over $300. Mrs. Warren
moved, second by Mr. Watson, to recommend to the Board approval of the
student activity account guidelines, and the petty cash guidelines. The motion passed unanimously. The Committee
discussed concerns about Booster organizations, and their finances. Mr. Hopkins will gather a list of all
Booster organizations, with the President and Treasurer. He will contact all Booster organizations
and coaches to ensure compliance with policy KBE. Mrs. Casey and Mr. Hopkins will prepare
guidelines for the Booster group’s financial management, including an annual
audit. Building Committee Financial Items Mr. Kalisz
updated the Board on the issues related to the modular classrooms. The final issue is the frost protected
foundation. The purpose for this in a
“temporary” structure is to reduce settling.
We were told about the requirement after the modulars were in place
and connected to electricity. So,
instead of putting a concrete slab, our engineer designed a channel of
concrete that jacks rest upon. The
jacks will hold up metal i-beams that support the building. This will be installed by Mr. Connelly
moved, second by Mr. Watson, to recommend to the Board approval of the
modular classroom underpinnings for $88,900 from Empire Sheet Metal Inc. This would come out of the operating
portion of the budget. The motion
passed unanimously. Mr. Connelly
moved, second by Mr. Watson, to recommend to the Board approval of the bid
from Granite State Glass of Rochester, NH for $3,825 for a set of doors at the
Vocational School. The motion passed unanimously. Personnel Committee Financial Items Mrs. Stevens
moved, second by Mr. Connelly, to recommend to the Board approval of the
following items: A 27.5 hour Aide at A 15 hour Aide for a student at An increase from 10 hours to 11 hours per week for a Behavior Consultant,
paid out of IDEA funds. The motion
passed unanimously. Other Mr. Hopkins
updated the Board on the bid that just went out for the Point of Sale system
for school lunch. This will be funded
from the School Lunch account, and the bids should be presented at the next
Finance Committee. Mr. Connelly
moved, second by Mrs. Parker, to adjourn the meeting at Respectfully
submitted, Mrs. Nancy Warren |