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Mashpee Select Board Minutes March 20, 2023 APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS Prese_wuHhYRcMlprintendentmRobert Sanborn: (continued) In discussing the budget allocations it was noted that most of the $16,750,000 is used for Teacher Salaries; 34.7%, Insurance Benefits; 11.4%, Support Services; 8.8%, Plant Operations, 9.1 % and Administration; 7.2%. 35% of the insurance budget funds health and dental benefits for retirees. Support services; $1,473,637 is comprised of funding for aids, mental health services, etc. Capital debt for the new school is now in Year 5. A bond was issued in FYI in the amount of $68,985,000 at 3.32% for 10 years, fixed principal. The amount to be funded in FY24 is $5,907,075. Mashpee's capital debt assessment is $444,810. The Town of Mashpee operating assessment is $981,293 bringing forth a total assessment of $1,426,103 in Fiscal Year 2024. The school was constructed for 650 students at maximum capacity. Popular shops include HVAC, all construction related shops, culinary, auto and marine. Approximately 85-90% of the students with the exception of freshmen tend to get their first -choice shops in the technical high school program. At this time the school is looking into a lease agreement for property located on Main Street in Harwich to potentially own a farm. The 33-acre site if attained and constructed would allow the school to offer workshops in the area of animal science, veterinary tech training, environmental technology and natural resources. It was suggested the school consider renewable energy initiatives for grant funding to develop additional course offerings for the emerging new industries. Through existing programs and curriculums offered, students are now learning about solar enterprises. The school has also received grant funding to gain working knowledge of electric vehicles. It was noted school enrollment has generally declined due to the housing issue The district established a funding plan in 2015 after joining the Plymouth County OPEB Trust, an irrevocable trust program to fund Other Post Employment Benefits. The proposed funding for this program in FY24 is $275,000. It is anticipated the OPEB would have the ability to fully fund the health insurance liability in 2039. Discussion and A1wIrovalwofwthe Following Resignations„and Aointmentsw, Rgsi ,Nation: Conservation .W . µ. :nWeeden (Tenn ExpiresJune 30, 2023 p www_ ........... w ...._. ._._.. Commission: Brian ...... _._ Correspondence was received from Brian M. Weeden dated March 10, 2023 resigning from the Conservation Commission. Motion made by Selectman Cotton to accept the letter of resignation from Brian M. Weeden from the Conservation Commission sending a letter of appreciation to Mr. Weeden for his dedicated service. Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Wyman -Colombo, yes Opposed, none