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4 <br /> Finance Committee <br /> Minutes <br /> March 7, 2019 <br /> APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS <br /> School Superintendent—FY2020 Budd(continued) <br /> Regarding the School Choice program and enrollment, it was noted that some students attend the <br /> Sturgis Charter School and the Cape Cod Technical School in Harwich. Other students have <br /> lived in Mashpee previously and have made the choice to return to their school. Some students <br /> need a fresh start from other schools, and others may have friends that attend Mashpee schools. <br /> The athletic program offerings also tend to entice potential students. <br /> The School Department is continuing endeavors to retain Mashpee students, and to attract new <br /> students by providing career opportunities and experiences within available resources. There is <br /> outreach with neighboring towns with balance to maintain classroom size and lessen impacts to <br /> the budget. Grant funding is also pursued to assist with costs while maintaining innovative and <br /> cutting edge programs. <br /> The School Committee has a 4-year budget projection. The School Superintendent indicated this <br /> information would be forwarded to the Finance Committee for additional review. <br /> Town Manager—FY2020 Capital Improvement Program: <br /> As a result of a lack of quorum there is no recommendation from the Planning & Construction <br /> Committee. An additional meeting is planned, and final information regarding the capital budget <br /> is forthcoming. <br /> Town Manager—Continued Review of FY2020 Budget: <br /> Rodney C. Collins, Town Manager was in attendance to continue the review of the FY2020 <br /> budget with members of the Finance Committee. <br /> At the February meeting, Town Manager Collins updated the Finance Committee on the updated <br /> budget reduction. In continuing budget discussions, Rodney C. Collins remained firm with his <br /> level service budget recommendation reduced from a 6.2% increase to a 4.25% increase. <br /> Cost savings were realized in the medical insurance category which resulted in a 0% increase <br /> from the 15% initially projected. There was also a budget reduction of minus four students in the <br /> Cape Cod Technical School program which resulted in a lower assessment. <br /> The level funded FY20 budget recommendation of the Town Manager meets all contractual <br /> obligations, and restores previously unfunded positions in the Police and Fire Departments. The <br /> budget also increases the hours of a Department of Natural Resources employee from 32 hours to <br /> 40 hours per week. Benefits related to the DNR position have been previously budgeted. <br />