HomeMy WebLinkAboutFinance Comm 03/11/1999Minutes of March 11, 1999
Present: James Noris, Chairman
Gerald St., Hilaire
Margie McShane
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Andy Gazzolo
Frank Delvecehio
Joseph Cutillo, Jr.
John Moretti, School Superintendent
School Committee
GENla,Pai D1SCUSSiON
Mr. Moretti handed out the proposed FY'2000 School budget. He reviewed -the
operational costs and proposed cuts. Mr. Gazzolo inquired if the cuts Mr. Moretti
discussed were fromthe amount in the current budget or the amount requested -for
FY'2000. Mr. Moretti stated the cuts were from FY'2000 requests.
Mr. Cutillo inquired about the reduction for Lacrosse. Mr. Moretti stated that the
original estimate was $25,000 and the actual cost was approximately $10,500. Mr.
Cutillo inquired how many additional special needs children are expected for next year.
Mr. Moretti stated there are 10 additional students to date.
Mr. Gazzolo inquired how many teachers the school employs. Mr. Moretti stated the
Town currently has 240 teachers including the special education, music, etc... Mr.
Gazzolo inquired what step 12 was for. Mr. Moretti stated step 12 was for teachers
with a master's degree and the salary was $51,500.
Ms. McShane inquired how many custodians the School employs. Mr. Moretti- stated
there are 4. Mr. Gazzolo inquired if teachers could be cut from some grades and
moved to others where there is a greater increase in the number of students. Mr_
Moretti stated that the Schools want to keep the class size down at all levels in order to
ensure children get the assistance they need.
Ms. McShane inquired if the Schools look for special needs students. Mr. Moretti
stated they do not however, the Kennedy Donovan School refers people to the
Mansfield school system. Ms. McShane inquired if the Schools were planning a -tuition
increase for FY'2000. Mr. Moretti stated they had not increased the tuition, but that it
may be a good idea for the future.
Mr. Gazzolo inquired if the Schools had compared the cost of hiring OT/OP services as
compared to contracting these services out. Mr. Moretti stated the Schools had done a
comparison and would recommend hiring the OT/OP services. He stated that to out
source costs $268,300 and if the Town hired these positions it would be a cost savings
of $96,000 not including benefits.
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Ms. McShane inquired about the teacher's pay as compared to surrounding
communities. Mr. Moretti stated the 3 -year contract is for 3%, 2%, and 3% and other
schools are anywhere from 3% to 50%. He stated that Mansfield Schools are
competitive. Ms. McShane stated she would like to know the cost savings of combining
clerical support for the Jordan Jackson and the Robinson Schools. She also stated she
would like to know the square footage at the High School and MiddIe.SehooLonce the
projects are completed.
School Committee and Mr. Gazzolo left the meeting.
MOTION: To accept the minutes of 2-16-99.
All in favor. Frank DelVecchio abstained- PASSES
Ms. McShane left the meeting.
MOTION: To accept the minutes of 3-4-99.
A11;n favor. Jaseph -Catflfo; Ir. ahstai ied. TASSES.
Adjournment: 9:45 p.m.
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Date of AlSproval