HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-01-04-AC-MIN.pdf APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE MEETING
JANUARY 4, 1993
Members Present:
G. Burnell, S. Nablo, P. LaPointe, M.O'Sullivan, M. Mairson, J. Pagett,
C. Coughlin, C. Abbott, R. Borghesani, R. Souza, J. Ryan
Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M.
Chairman Burnell welcomed Paul La Pointe to the committee filling the unexpired
term of John Curry
J. Pagett discussed the proposed School budget as submitted by Superintendent
Young. In order to remain status-quo the schools would need an additional 3% or
$851,000. School enrollment is expected to rise by 4% (181 students) thereby
necessitating an additional cost of $397,000. Special education costs are also
of concern, primarily in the tutoring area. Capital is not being fully funded and
there appears to be a cut of $95,000 in the maintenance request. Enrollment is
expected to rise 11.6% over the next five years,
C. Abbott resigned from the Superintendent's Advisory Committee for Metco in
order to remain on the A.C. after having discussed her situation with Town
Counsel.
C Abbott discussed the financial aspects of the Metco program, identifying the
costs associated with the program(transportation, administrative costs associated
--� with the program and instructional reimbursements)
AC attended the Selectmen' meeting to hear the Tows► Managers Fiscal 1994 budget
overview.
S. Nablo informed the AC of the formation of the ad-hoc committee which will be
charged with attempting to assist in resolving the health insurance dilemma.
G.Burnell will attend meeting on January 8, 1993 with the chairs of all the major
boards.
Next meeting scheduled for Monday, January 25, 1993 @ 7:30pm in the Comptroller
Office.
Motion to adjourn
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