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2 <br /> Board of Selectmen <br /> Minutes <br /> January 16, 2001 <br /> NEW BUSINESS: <br /> Budget Discussion— School Committee/Finance Committee: <br /> An overall budget increase projection of 3.78%or $1,276,784 is <br /> anticipated to be shared among all Town departments. Increased costs <br /> associated to health insurance and the capital budget were discussed. It <br /> was noted that the recommended FY02 capital improvement budget is <br /> forthcoming. In total, $21,000,000 in project needs will be considered for <br /> fiscal year 2002. <br /> Discussion followed with respect to increased enrollment and the budget <br /> associated to the growth of the new high school. In addition, costs <br /> associated to the impact of WAS were discussed. Although the district <br /> has placed within the top twenty-five in the area of improvement, there is <br /> a need to improve resources for students to pass the MCAS examination. <br /> The Finance Committee related concern with regards to enrollment <br /> projections and to the School Department's capital budget request and <br /> associated quote for the purchase of new computers. It was noted that <br /> October I' figures determine enrollment projections. The matter will be <br /> further reviewed. <br /> Next Scheduled Budget Meeting: Monday, February 5, 2001 @ 5:00 p.m. <br />