10/12/2017 FINANCE COMMITTEE Minutes

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6 Finance Committee Minutes October 12, 2017 Erin Orcutt Business Manager Cape Cod Regional Technical School; discussion regarding the Cape Cod Regional Technical School construction project: (continued) It was noted the design of the new facility has incorporated a considerable amount of glass, including glass towers. Natural light in classroom is desired, and required by the MSBA to obtain a certain level of energy efficiencies to meet LEED certification. When asked of the life expectancy of the building constructed in 1975, there was evidence of water damage in 1983. The brickwork was seal coated which sealed the water inside the brick. There was no recourse from the original manufacturer. In considering cost assumptions Ms. Orcutt indicated although assumptions are not fully known, a 5% interest rate is being considered on a 30-year bond. With bids, the percentage may be significantly less. In further considering the creation of similar disciplines in the Mashpee schools, it was stated that with a reduction in enrollment,the scenario may create a professional status teacher employed but inactive if there are no students to educate. It was noted the situation may also occur within the ebb and flow of public schools. David Bloomfield made a comment regarding the Upper Cape Regional Technical school housing 720 students with 13 shops and in Harwich to reduce the costs associated to the per pupil expenditures 15 shops are proposed reducing two from the initial 17 shop program. A brief discussion followed regarding the planned operating budget of the new school. In response Orcutt indicated it is the intent to be cost effective. Currently, there is a lot of money being spent that is not cost effective. There is no intention of a major change in the budget and the school will continue to be fiscally conservative to lessen the high cost per pupil. Ms. Orcutt stated the intention is to be cost neutral. It was noted the project architects should be able to determine the added costs to the new building. Ms. Orcutt responded by stating at this time maintenance costs have not been determined. With energy efficiencies, costs decrease. There will be a major difference in the operation of the new systems and with a $250,000 capital line in the budget,these funds would be redirected. Motion made by Mr. Avis to close the Public Comment. Motion seconded by Mr. McKelvey. VOTE: Unanimous. 6-0. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Richardson,yes Mr. Pettengill,yes Mr. Avis,yes Mr. DelPonte,yes Mr. McKelvey,yes Mr. McCahill,yes Opposed, none