HomeMy WebLinkAboutSchool Comm. 09/06/2023Approved 11-21-23
Mansfield School Committee - Budget SubcommitteeMeeting inutes RECEIVED
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Attendees:
Chair jenn Walsh Superintendent Teresa Murphy 2U23 MV 28 A 11` 28
Steve Schoonveld Assistant Superintendent Ed Donoghue S
Financial Operations Supervisor Deb Scott
Called to order at 4:18 pm
Policy BDE-R
Reviewed this policy for updates as needed. The responsibility of the Budget Subcommittee is to
meet as a small group to discuss strategies and district needs; to prepare a cohesive message to the
town and community.
FY23 Expenses
Reviewed end of year expenditures vs budget. We anticipate $5.2 M free cash from FY23 which
includes $2M as a conservative revenue projection.
Some Special Education Tuitions have been pre -paid
Special Education is based on a conservative tuition budget (worse case scenario.) There were no
extraordinary relief claims
Update on newcomer families: 9 students have moved into the district. English Language services
definitely needed. The State Funds $104 per day per student and $1000 for immediate needs
Looking at hiring an EL teacher vs full time or part time para.
FY25 Budget Planning and Priorities
Priorities discussed include an updated elementary math program and literacy program in FY26
Potential capital requests for approximately $8 million include:
• Robinson playground
• QMS Boiler project
• Stadium project
• Gym floor
It was asked what the deadline will be for providing our CIP articles to the town. We also need to
start planning for the spring town meeting.
Loss of grant funding will need to be factored into our budget planning as well as looking at how to
support our long-term sustainability. Our goal is to create a Level services budget for December.
FY25 Budget timeline
Reviewed tentative schools budget timeline. Will place the school committee vote on CIP to
9/26/23.
Other
Next meeting TBD
Adjourned at 4:57 pm