School Board Minutes 11/24/2008
Special Budget Meeting
Monday, November 24, 2008
SAU Conference Room
Present: Bill Blackadar, Mark Borrin, Laurie Whitley, Fox Smith, Mike Lancor, Lou Goscinski, Scott Laliberte, Andy Coppinger, Kay Peranelli
Also in attendance were Sarah Schmidt, Hollis Austin, Gary Haracz, Jean Beadle and Ed Marudzinski.
Chairman Bill Blackadar called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m. and led attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Superintendent Lancor distributed copies of the following documents:
• FY 2009-2010 Proposed Budget Draft #1
• FY 2009-2010 Estimated Revenues
• Summary of Increases/Decreases
The 2009-2010 Budget Draft #1 includes $13,973,704 in appropriations and represents a 2.98% increase over the current 2008-2009 budget. Revenue estimates include a projected total state and school property tax of $4.54 per $1,000 which represents a 3.89% increase.
Those present discussed the summary of increases/decreases, reviewed all function codes in the proposed budget, and asked questions of administration to clarify budget appropriations and revenues. Mr. Goscinski pointed out a $2,000 item in the special education budget that would be deleted.
At approximately 6:30 p.m., Laurie Whitley moved, and Fox Smith seconded a motion, to go into non-public session under RSA 91-A:3, Paragraph II (a), (b), (c) to discuss personnel matters. A roll call vote was taken with all members answering in the affirmative.
Mr. Lancor presented the Board a letter from the MSSA requesting that the Board authorize the Superintendent to meet with the MSSA President and Negotiations Chair to explore the possibility of a temporary letter of understanding being drafted to deal with the possible implementation of “teaching labs” for the 2009-2010. Board members authorized Mr. Lancor and Mr. Coppinger to meet with the named MSSA officers.
At 6:44 p.m. Laurie Whitley moved, and Fox Smith seconded a motion, to go back into public session. A roll call vote was taken with all members answering in the affirmative.
At approximately 6:45 p.m., Fox Smith made a motion, seconded by Mark Borrin, to adjourn.
