6/16/2004 SCHOOL COMMITTEE Minutes

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f 4 1 IA 1~IPEL SCHOOL COMMITTEE—FINANCE MELTING JUNE 16, 2004 PAGE 2 After discussion on surplus FY04 monies, a motion was made by Mrs. Mills, seconded by Mrs. Lopez, to encumber any such funds for the purpose of prepayment offiscal year 2005 out-of- district tuition costs. The amount encumbered is not to exceed three months' worth of those costs. VOTE: Unanimous . FY05 Budget Update — Mrs. Ferguson noted the FY5 school department's budget figure of $16,984,751 was unanimously approved by the School Committee at their public hearing on Jure 2, 2004. She will begin to input the line item amounts in M NIS within the next two weeks. 7. TY04 School Lunch Report — May 2004 — Mrs. Ferguson said that although the revolving account balance is large ($172,086.510, it really is not because the school lunch department must maintain three months" worth of its operating budget which is between $150,000-$160,000. Mrs. Par lsl i said a meeting was held with the principals and food service director Robert Scott and discussed areas in which to enhance the pupil portion of the school lunch program. . 2005 Washington,' D. C. Travelers' Request — Brian Hyde requested permission to begin preparations and reservations for the 2005 Washington,D. C. Travelers trip for Grade 8 students. Motion made by Mrs. Mills, seconded by Mrs. Lopez, to approve the 2005 Washington, D. C. � Travelers' trip. VOTE: Unanimous . Non-Precedent Setting Salary Increase — Memorandum of Agreement — Motion made b Mrs. Mills, seconded by Mrs. Lopez,to approve this document. VOTE: Unanimous 10. August Meeting Date — It was decided the regular School Committee meeting will be held on August 4th(the regular meeting date)at 6:30 p.m. 11. School Stationery Logo Letterhead -- Pursuant to a request from Mr. Thomas to devise a new letterhead, submissions were received from high school Graphics I1 students as possible choices. It was decided to table this issue until October. 12. Other—Mrs. Doyle addressed the Committee regarding possible space in the Coombs S hooI for the Headstart program currently located in East Falmouth. All expenses would be paid by Headstart, i.e., two staff members, supplies, and transportation. This location would commence in September 2004. Mrs. Mills suggested a request in writing before approving this request. Mr. Thomas agreed with this request. This issue will be considered again at the July 14"'regular meeting. 0. Executive Session — Motion made by Mrs. Mills, seconded by Mr. Thomas, to move into executive session at 7:38 p.m.for the purpose of negotiations and personnel. Doll Call Vote: In favor — Mrs. Cook,, Mrs. Lopez, Mrs. Mills, and Mr. Thomas; opposed — none.