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Mansfield School Committee -Budget Subcommittee meeftEIV ED
Meeting minutes 1OWN CLERKS OFFICE
April 1, 2025 / Central office 2025 00 - I P 2-' 4b
Attendees: Steve Schoonveld, Lynn Cavicchi to 1SFIELO
Ed Donoghue, Deb Scott, Teresa Murphy (last portion of the'Pl�i�'(NUSETTS
Called to order at 4:48 PM
Approval of Minutes: 2 — 0
January 7, 2025, February 24, 2025, March 6, 2025, March 21, 2025 (with one edit: change 'savings for
retirees' to 'savings due to retirees.'
Review of FY26 Town/School Budget
Reviewed the FAQs created by the town for upcoming Public Information Sessions.
#4: Change from 'municipality' to'town/school'
#5: Include all town 'departments'
#6: Refer to the intro for number of positions. The group discussed the number of positions that would
be converted or remain cut based on override. Stress need to reduce due to enrollment management.
What is the exact number of positions to be returned if the override passes. Need flexibility since it is
not as clear cut as town side. Many factors impact final decisions and savings. Our budget is reactionary
to Mansfield fiscal constraints.
#20: Expand to emphasize the following"The impact on the schools is not limited to this budget. For the
past two fiscal years, the district has reduced 18 positions plus the 14.4 on the current budget balanced
proposal along with the elimination of some programs. "
Public hearing slides 5, 7, 8 and 11 were reviewed and sent to Matt Violette to incorporate changes.
Discussion of MHS building tours; revisited classroom configuration. Consensus supported that there is
no suitable space to move Little Hornets Daycare without impacting student and educational options.
Reviewed all building usage and discussed the Facilities Use policy.
Upcoming Meetings: TBD
Additional subcommittee questions and comments: None
Other items within 48 hours:
It was noted that the number of students accepted into other high schools this year are:
Southeastern Regional: 18
Bishop Feehan: 28
Bristol Aggie: 5
Total of 51 which is higher than previous years.
Adjourned at 6:00 pm
Respectfully Submitted,
Diane Nugent