1/16/2008 SCHOOL COMMITTEE Minutes

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I 5.2 Revolving Accounts Ms. Lugo reviewed this report. 5.2 Lunch Pro rangy IIT. Lugo reviewed this report for Ioernber and December. 5.2 Circuit Breaker Ms. Lugo reviewed this report which shoves that we have received a total of $119,000 in Circuit Breaker funding this year. 5.3 FY08 Budget Transfers Mrs. Grady stated that since the transfers were not numbered they would be held until the next meeting. VII Public Hearing Mgrs. Bradshaw gave a PowerPoint presentation of the budget. The schools are currently requesting $21,134,185 for the FY09 budget. This is a 4.48% increase over last year. She stated that the budget will be voted at town meeting on May 5, 2008. Mrs. Grady asked the audience for questions. Lisa Frye asked for clarification about the line item for special education transportation overtime. Iris. Lugo told her she would look into this information and get back to her. Terrie Cook asked if Unit A and Unit C salaries included the autism spectrum disorder positions, and if this amount was offset elsewhere. Mrs. Bradshaw explained that this amount was in those line items and that the majority of these students are currently in Fre-K programs. Mrs. Cook also asked if the elementary th curriculum is included in the budget. Ibis. Grady replied that it was. Don Meyers aged about projected enrollment in relation to an increasing budget. There was discussion about this. Patricia Antonellls voiced concern over the current autism program. She recommended a more comprehensive approach with a system-vide program. Mrs. Grady infonnd her that the program was being evaluated. Lisa Frye asked if Circuit Breaker funds had been talen into consideration for out-of= district tuitions. Ibis. Lugo informed her it had been. Terris Cook asked about restructuring administration. Mrs. Grady stated that it was being looped at. School Committee Finance Meeting 0 16-08 2 -0