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ACTION 2014#142 Moved(DeLuca)and seconded(Banks) To direct the Superintendent to write a letter to the Governor urging that the 9c cuts to Regional Transportation be reversed,pursuant to Section 15 of Ch. 15 of the Acts of 2010,to reflect both the language and spirit of the legislation Vote:Unanimous Members requested a copy of this letter when it is sent out. c. Bid Results: Construction Materials The Assistant Superintendent provided details on the bid for construction materials for the renovation project the students are working on at 22 Mill St. He explained that the contract was awarded to Friend Building Center of Burlington as the low bid,meeting all required specifications. He noted this as informational,and commented that the project involves students from Horticulture,Carpentry,and Plumbing. He also noted that when the project is complete,the property may be considered for rental. d. Preliminary Status: FY 16 Budget The Assistant Superintendent gave an update on the FY 16 Budget,referencing and explaining details of the documents included in the packet, specifically the FY 16 estimated Revenue Plan,the FY 16 Preliminary Assessments,and the Budget Summary by Function Code. He explained that the total operating budget is a 1.64% change over last year,and that this is the first budget compiled with the 628 student number in mind.He also explained that there is still more work to do on this,and he anticipates bringing the final recommendations to the Finance Subcommittee at their January 6 meeting. Given the hour,the following vote was taken: ACTION 2014#143 Moved(Flood)and seconded(Gillespie) To continue the meeting past 10:00 PM Vote:Unanimous The Assistant Superintendent continued,noting that the School Bus contract is up for renewal. He noted that he anticipates an increase,as this will be for a 5 year contract. He also explained the changes in the assessment formula for SPED,and that the Town Managers were supportive of the first pass on this budget. The Chair of the Finance Subcommittee added that at the December 2 Finance Subcommittee,the Administration's Executive Team gave an excellent presentation, and the details of this will be presented as part of the Budget Hearing in January. 8. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT,Dave Horton School Committee Evaluation Subcommittee: Survey Results and Next Steps On behalf of the School Committee evaluation subcommittee,Mr.Horton referenced supplemental material related to the School Committee evaluation,which was distributed at the table. The frustration of OML restrictions was noted as one item that people raised,and previous training on OML was explained.Workshops vs.trainings were briefly discussed,and Mr.Horton noted that it was the Subcommittee's suggestion that they now share the results with a field representative of MASC and ask for comments/recommendations that can be brought back to the full School Committee. He pointed out that this is a cost-free service to members of MASC. It was agreed that this evaluation data was a good start,and that the School Committee was supportive of this plan of action. 9. SECRETARY'S REPORT,Nancy Banks Ms.Banks noted the comments on the minutes,received by Mr.Horton. These were discussed and the following vote was taken: ACTION 2014#144 Moved(Banks)and seconded(Horton) To approve the past Open Session Minutes of 11.18.14,as amended Vote: 8 in favor, 1 abstention