4/28/2004 SCHOOL COMMITTEE Minutes

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MA HP E SCHOOL COMMITT —FINANCE MEETfNG—APRIL 289 2004 PAGE Motion made by Mrs. Reis, seconded by Mrs. Goole, to approve budget transfer #04-06-51 in the amount of$9,000.00 Vote: Unanimous . FY04 School Lunch Report—March 2004 — Mrs. Ferguson reported a total of$173,350.83 in the food service revolving account. Mr. Thomas said this is a"very successful program." . FY05 Budget Update — Mrs. Ferguson reiterated the proposed FY05 F05budget figure of $16,984,751 which will be voted upon at the May 3rd Town Meeting. Mr. Thomas stressed the need for parental involvement at all meetings, i.e., School Committee, Selectmen and Finance Committee,,not just Town Meeting. Mrs. 1I111s briefly outlined the ongoing Hancock vs, Driscoll lawsuit where a judge ruled in favor of three Cape school districts Mashpee, Barnstable and Sandwich) receive monies as a result of her decision. Mrs. Mills said Ma. hp e may be receiving money and budget problems are not over. 7. Cape Light Compact Energy Conservation Proposal — Mrs. Parolski described this proposal which, if approved,would be completed during the summer. 1"his proposal as submitted by RISE Engineering and Gape Light Compact indicate a potential substantial savings in electricity costs. The only cost to the school department would be the disposal of non-hazardous materials. School Fac 111t1 Supervisor B rad Tripp estimates between$40 045 00 for dumpster costs. Motion made by Mrs. Cook, seconded by Mrs. Lopez, to approve the Gape Light Compact Energy Conservation Proposal. VOTE: Unanimous . DocSTAR Proposal — Mrs. Ferguson once again presented this proposal whereby documents, i.e., payroll, special education documents, accounts payable, would be filed electronically thus saving file cabinet space. A total prig of$14,784 would be required to implement this system or a60-month lease at$317 per month with a$1 buyout lease option. After Mrs. Ferguson's presentation, the Committee decided to place this issue on hold and perhaps place In a future capital expense request. . SBAB SBAvote — DoE Audit — The School Building Assistance Bureau and Department nt of Education are conducting an audit. One of the requests is to submit the minutes of the School Committee's vote on accepting the Quashnet River School and the Mashpee High School. In discussion with the Torn Accountant Consultant, Mrs. Ferguson was asked to locate these minutes. The Committee requested further information from Town Hall. Mrs. Ferguson will obtain from Mrs. Rommelmeyer.. 1 . other—There were no issues under"Other."