Finance Committee Meeting Minutes/February 19, 2008
M.S.A.D. #11
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Central Office Board Room
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
6:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Mr. Cone, Mr. Hunnewell, Mrs. Kelley, Ms. Shaw (6:10), Mr. Trott, Dr. Knowles, Mr. Tuttle, Ms. Disch
ABSENT:
UNEXCUSED: Mr. Jermyn
Dr. Knowles called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and declared a quorum present.
The Finance Committee reviewed the analysis comparing the cost of the district employing custodians versus the cost of contracting custodial cleaning services. Dr. Knowles stated Benchmark Cleaning was the only company to submit a bid for the District RFP.
Vote 4-0
Motion by Mr. Trott, seconded by Mrs. Kelley to accept the report of the Custodial Subcommittee showing no savings and to continue the District’s employment of custodians.
The Finance Committee entertained a proposal from Dean Hall, representative of the Teachers’ Association, requesting the GRMS Special Education Team Leader Stipend be increased from
6 to 8% of the extra-curricular base.
Vote 3-2
Motion by Mrs. Kelley, seconded by Mr. Hunnewell to increase the GRMS Special Ed Team Leader Stipend from 6 to 8%.
The Finance Committee was presented with the 2008/09 Budget Update and a detailed copy of the 2008/09 Operations & Maintenance of Plant Budget. Dr. Knowles reviewed the budget procedures and timeline with the Finance Committee.
Mr. Tuttle provided a summary of his 2009/10 Summer School Proposal to the Finance Committee. The Finance Committee proceeded to discuss the merits of the proposal as submitted.
Dr. Knowles suggested that Mr. Tuttle provide a revised Summer School Proposal to the Board addressing the Board’s concerns. Summer School Proposal 2008/09
In the interest of time, Dr. Knowles stated the EPS Analysis would be reviewed at the next Finance Committee meeting.
The Finance Committee requested an update of the GAHS Football Activity Account at the March Board Meeting.
The Finance Committee adjourned at 7:15 pm.
Attest a true record,
Andrea Disch, Secretary