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Mansfield School Committee - Budget SubcorifftTl Mrig
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September 23, 2025 / Central Office
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Called to order at 5:30 PM
Approval of Minutes: 2 — 0
August 18, 2025
Roland Green closure:
Matt Violette, Director of Finance and Operations, reviewed expenses incurred to date, savings and
offsets as well as eliminating additional liability for capital building projects. Additional line painting has
been done. The building has been turned over to the town per vote of the School Committee on 9-2-25.
The Town CIP meeting agenda includes a discussion regarding the potential future of the building.
Review of Revolving Accounts:
The full report will be presented to school committee on September 301h. Food Services: The group
discussed projections of fiscal year budget including revenue fluctuation and SNAP/Medicaid proposals.
Matt Violette reviewed the food services capital project list as one-time expenses. He will update the list
to include the projected life span of each item. Little Hornets: Matt proposed that this remain open for
unanticipated invoices.
Review of Student Activity Accounts:
Deb Scott, Financial Operations Supervisor will complete the review with each school. The list will be
presented to the full committee on October 281h with recommendations of changes.
Planning for FY27 budget:
Revisions were made to the timeline to include the Town Budget sub meeting, TriBoard meeting, CIP
meeting and Fall Town meeting. The five-year budget projection is in development and was discussed at
a high level. The TriBoard agenda for September 301h will include direction for the budget development.
Review of School/Town cost sharing agreement: Lynn Cavicchi recommended that Town Counsel review
prior to taking it to the full school committee for consideration.
Review of Town Financial policies: Matt Violette will discuss the policies with Sara Walsh, Chair of the
Finance Committee and ask her to bring to the policies to the TriBoard for review.
Discussion of Wage Transparency Act: The group reviewed the law and a proposed salary scale. A few
revisions were recommended. Final salary tables will be brought to the full committee for approval in
October.
Agenda items for upcoming meetings: Continued budget review, meeting with FinCom representatives
and gift account review. The next meeting is scheduled for November 20, 2025.
Adjourn at 6:40 pm