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Goal Setting – July 1, 2015  Minuteman Regional High School (Mr. Kelley and Mr. Cohen will continue working on);  Town Website; and  Wireless Internet. Discuss Proposed Goal Topics Mr. Valente explained that the proposed goals came from four sources: Boards and Committees, Town Meeting discussions, Senior Management Team, and Selectmen. All the goals were categorized and the Board was asked to prioritize them. Mr. Pato provided a letter he just received from the Commission on Disability which was not included in the Goal Setting packet. Financial and Budget Issues 1.Enrollment Growth and School Budgets – keep operating budget within 2-1/2 and send message from Selectmen to School Committee that if they need more space to bring it forward early to understand where the pressure is and discuss options. Make community aware early. Emphasize enrollment growth and keep eye on Minuteman Regional High School in case those students need to come back to the Lexington High School. Mr. Kelley and Mr. Cohen will identify actions the Board needs to take. 2.Affordability for the Resident – concern if override necessary because of school enrollment make clear to community what Board supports. Need to figure out what the reasonable financial burden would be for the community and what the best alternative is for the school projects. Mr. Kelley would like the Public Facilities Department brought under the Town Manager’s responsibility instead of being split with the School Superintendent. The Board needs to be involved early in the outreach process to be able to provide input. Continue following consensus plan. Mr. Pato and Ms. Ciccolo will work in this task. 3.Property Taxes – Mr. Pato and Ms. Ciccolo will work with the Selectmen to identify what the community wants and the process for going forward. Capital Planning and Projects 4.Long-term Capital Spending Plan – Capital Expenditures Chair is in process of reviewing capital needs and what funds will be available. 5.School Building Project – Want to develop a responsible project that addresses the pressures of enrollment. 6.Public Safety Facilities – High priority of Selectmen, but unable to find good location. Mr. Kelley and Ms. Barry will continue to work on this project. 7.Sustainability; Standards and Process for Building Projects – Need clearer policy and to streamline process. The Permanent Building Committee (PBC), Sustainable Lexington Committee and Mr. Goddard, Public Facilities Director, are working on a draft policy which the board will need to clarify. The Board needs to schedule a meeting with the PBC and Mr. Goddard to give clear direction so that they can give a charge to design