HomeMy WebLinkAboutSchool Comm 03/21/2025Approved 04-01-25
Mansfield School Committee - Budget Subcommittee meeting
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Attendees: Steve Schoonveld, Lynn Caviccjrj ;,' „ �'• i,Q: 5
Teresa Murphy, Ed Donoghue Deb Scott
Called to order at 9:06 am. i �' iijSF'Ti
Approval of Minutes:
No review occurred.
Review of FY26 Budget Presentation for 3-25-25 Public Hearing
The group reviewed the slides one by one and discussed modifications to be made prior to the budget
hearing. Topics of conversation included:
Pg 2. Modify the assumptions to clearly indicate that enrollment reductions were factored into the
planning process.
Pg 3. Modify for clarity
Pg 4. Develop a similar slide that shows yearly increases over the last two years. This will be used for the
Public Forums.
Pg 5. Clarify the savings due to retirees — identify for audience what this means.
Clarify use of standard circuit breaker is in addition to planned use of revolving and circuit breaker
funds. Clarify that special education increases are a factor of outplaced programs, not Mansfield tuition
increases.
Pg. 6 Modify page to simplify what the staffing reductions mean.
Pg. 7. Add Little Hornets to program cuts.
Other: Add a new page on use of grant funds.
Add a new page with enrollment figures.
Add a new page on impact of Roland Green
The group then walked through the talking points of the presentation to make sure everything would be
clear to the audience.
Lastly, the group reviewed the meeting procedures for the public hearing and public speak.
Upcoming Meetings: TBD
Additional subcommittee questions and comments: None
Other items within 48 hours: None
Adjourned at 10:52 am
Respectfully Submitted,
Diane Nugent