Portland School Committee

Finance Subcommittee

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Room 321 PATHS

MINUTES

In attendance:  Jaimey Caron, Sarah Thompson, Justin Costa, Simon Thompson, Peter Eglinton, Herb Hopkins,  Jeanne Whynot-Vickers and Kate Snyder 

 

  1. Approve of March 5, 2009 meeting minutes
    1. Minutes were approved as written

 

  1. Monthly budget report – Herb Hopkins
    1. Release of title funds from the state still expected.
    2. Herb to get FY10 budget lines to compare with lines for FY09.
    3. Although budget is in good condition at this point, still moving forward with cost saving measures (i.e., use of substitutes).
    4. April 13th will review another financial update, but would like to have included projected savings.

 

  1. Equipment expenditures update (FY09) – Herb Hopkins
    1. Money to be transferred from facilities line to equipment line to cover over expenditures.

 

  1. Special Education budget presentation
    1. Currently serving over 15% of population.
    2. Strict mandates remain the same. 
    3. Technology needs continue to increase.

 

  1. Adult Education budget presentation
    1. Major drives:  relocation and technology.

 

  1. Budget Deliberations
    1. Handout – explanation of music budget emphasizing strings and band
    2. Handout – breakdown of positions at Central Office
    3. Handout – public school enrollment as of January 5th
    4. Handout – grant summary report

 

  1. Adjournment
    1. Meeting adjourned at 7:03 p.m.