Rochester School Board
Special Board Meeting
School Department Board Room
March 27, 2008
7:00 PM

Members Present: Mr. Robert Watson, Chair Mr. John Connelly Mr. Travis Allen Mr. William Brennan Mr. Mark Torr Mrs. Audrey Stevens Mr. Frank Callaghan Dr. Anthony Pastelis Mrs. Peggy Parker Mrs. Anne Grassie (arr. 7:04 pm)

Members Absent: Mrs. Timothy Bruneau Ms. Caroline McCarley Mrs. Pamela Hubbard

Also Present: Mr. Michael Hopkins Mr. Kent Hemingway Ms. Linda Casey

Mr. Watson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. with a quorum present. Members participated in the pledge of allegiance.

FY 09 Operating Budget

Mr. Callaghan moved, second by Mr. Connelly, second reading and adoption of the FY 09 Operating Budget of $52,657,142. for recommendation to the City Council.

Dr. Pastelis moved, second by Mr. Watson, to amend the motion to include six SMARTBOARDS for the High School at a cost of $24,600. Mr. Hopkins stated that he should be able to provide these SMARTBOARDS through a grant in the next couple of months. Mr. Shea stated that this is an important component but not as important as the previous priorities. The Board members discussed the pros and cons of the expenditure. The motion to amend was defeated on a voice vote.

The Committee returned to discussing the overall budget.

The roll call vote was as follows:

YES: Mr. Callaghan, Mr. Allen, Mrs. Parker, Mr. Watson, Mr. Torr,

Mrs. Grassie, Dr. Pastelis, Mr. Connelly, Mrs. Stevens, Mr. Brennan

NO: None

The motion passed unanimously.

FY 09 Special Grants Budget

Mr. Connelly moved, second by Mr. Callaghan, second reading and adoption of the FY 09 Special Grants Budget of $3,596,587 for recommendation to the City Council. The motion passed unanimously.

FY 09 Food Service Budget

Mr. Callaghan moved, second by Mr. Connelly, second reading and adoption of the FY 09 Food Service Budget of $1,650,000. for recommendation to the City Council. The motion passed unanimously.

FY 09 Capital Improvement Budget

Mr. Connelly moved, second by Mr. Callaghan, second reading and adoption of the FY 09 Capital Improvement Budget of $1,468,000 for recommendation to the City Council.

Mr. Connelly moved, second by Dr, Pastelis, to amend the motion to include an additional $40,000 for High School reconfiguration. The changes required will need to be prioritized, but additional funds will be needed to move a third Assistant Principal into the main office, add a wall in a small office, reconfigure the START and crisis rooms, and renovate/reconfigure the downstairs study hall/special education space. The amendment passed unanimously.

The main motion passed unanimously.

FY 09 Revenue Projection

Mr. Connelly moved, second by Dr. Pastelis, second reading and adoption of the FY 09 Revenue Projection of $52,657,142. for submission to the City Council. The motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Connelly moved, second by Dr. Pastelis, to adjourn the meeting at 7:39 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,

Mr. Robert Watson