HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-11-28-AC-MIN.pdf =APPROPRIATION C+OMMITTEE MEETING
November 28. 1988
Present
M. O'Sullivan M. Mairson
R. Perry A. Lazarus
J. Ryan D. MacLean
g. Eurnell L. Gilson
J. Campbell
Also present P. Newman. Chairman of the School Committee
Philip Geiger. Superintendent of Schools
Chairman O'Sullivan discussed the T.M. budget process and timetable.
Each member should attend the Selectmen's budget session and then report back to
committee.
P. Newman - budget is a zero base process for FY 90.
P. Geiger - 4% + each 6 months = 8.1% annually
- Administrators had no idea of the workings of the rest of the system
- add in process - never challenge any prior expenditures
- everything presented prioritized
- superintendent present to Committee prior to Christmas
- Committee meet on 1-7-89 (Saturday) to discuss FY 90 budget
- Capital Fund request for computers & facilities
- lease vs purchase??
G. Eurnell seeks projected enrollment over next two years
- keep out years in focus for potential shortfalls
M. O'Sullivan - management review
A. Lazarus requested meeting in January to better identify responsibility
Committee moved to Selectmen's Meeting Room for joint meeting with Selectmen. School
Committee and Capital Expenditures Committee
General discussion of budgetary process by all interested parties