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the plans in 2016,and will need to come to unanimous agreement.He also noted that there will be no need for special town meetings this year. He confirmed that all School Building Committee meetings are open meetings,and that agendas and minutes are posted on the website. In response to a question about whether the group would accept analysis,he confirmed that anyone can communicate with him as Chair of the School Building Committee. In response to other questions,he also confirmed that there is enough of the$740K left to complete the work of the Feasibility Study,and that the Designers are committed to completing their work under the existing budget.He also confirmed that MSBA has not officially voted the 628 number,but they have expressed verbal ok on it,and that he is not aware of how they calculate their numbers.In response to questions about the Regional Agreement and those communities that haven't taken action,he noted that this is not related to the work of the School Building Committee. The MSBA has been curious,but work with them is not slowing down while this is being resolved.He stressed that the School Building Committee operates under the current Regional Agreement. The Superintendent noted that he will provide an update on the Regional Agreement at the October meeting. 6. ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT FOR FINANCE REPORT,Kevin Mahoney a. Update on Capital Repairs The Assistant Superintendent gave an update on the unexpected discoveries during the projects for which the school Committee had voted $351K for roof repairs,wall replacement and skylight repair. He explained that these surprises necessitated 4 change orders totaling$83K.He explained that after an analysis of the problems encountered due to original preexisting conditions and water damage,he has put the contractor on hold for the skylight work,until a source of funds can be identified to move forward. In response to concerns raised,he assured the School Committee that there is no potential liability due to this action. The involvement of the Minuteman employee responsible for facilities management,the stabilization fund,the impact of not having had a viable R&M plan,and these repairs being outside the scope of the 40%MSBA reimbursement were discussed. b. Financial Statements for Period Ending June 30,2014 The Assistant Superintendent explained that because a Finance Subcommittee meeting had been cancelled to accommodate the Education Plan Task Force,these statements were not reviewed by the Finance Subcommittee,but will be in future. They are being provided as informational,per the School Committee request.In response to a question,he noted that he anticipates a draft Auditor's report in the November/December timeframe. c. Regional Transportation Fund The Assistant Superintendent explained,as informational,the details of recent legislation that was passed,sponsored by the Mass.Association of Regional Schools(MARS),to allow School Committees to establish a transportation fund. He explained how regional transportation currently works,on an estimated reimbursement basis,and that this legislation will allow transfer into a reserve account,with the surplus usable as a revenue source.He explained that guidelines will be forthcoming,and he will bring the item for a School Committee vote at that time. A member explained that at one time there was 100%reimbursement,but this didn't last long. She noted that time spent on buses is not educational,and that this legislation is a bright spot. She urged members to extend appreciation to their legislators. 7. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS Superintendent Negotiations and Evaluation Subcommittee,Dave Horton a. Draft Superintendent's Goals with Measures for Evaluation The schedule for this item was explained,specifically that this draft is being presented as informational,members should review and get comments in within a week,and it will be on the October agenda for a vote.It was pointed out that details of item#4 complement the communication efforts and staff relations. Concern was raised that the "measurable"criteria appears to make the goals less ambitious,and that the process seems confusing. 8. SECRETARY'S REPORT,Nancy Banks a.Approval of Past Open Session Minutes: 7.8.14 The Secretary reported that the only comments received involved minor punctuation. Hearing no other comments, she asked for a motion,and the following vote was taken: 4