FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES

DATE OF MEETING:  Sept. 11, 2006                  5:00 PM Superintendent’s Conference Room

MEMBERS PRESENT Sue Campbell, Sue Dowling, Larry Ringrose

OTHER BOARD MEMBERS: Dick Barnes

OTHERS PRESENT: Superintendent Connie Brown, John Pucciarelli, Dir. Buildings & Grounds

                               and Business Manager James S. Jurdak

 

AGENDA ITEMS DISCUSSED: 

 

  1. Revision to current facility rates proposed by the Administration.  Committee discussed comparison of proposed rates to other facilities in our City.  L. Ringrose suggested that local for profit users be offered a discount.  Other members of the Committee did not support this and requested that the Administration monitors the facility use and update the Committee later in the school year.  Proposal will be presented at this Wednesday’s Board meeting.

 

  1. Proposed policy for foreign exchange students was presented by Superintendent Brown.  Committee requested minor wording edits and submit for first reading at this Wednesday’s Board meeting.

 

  1. Hodgkins steps.  The condition of the outdoor steps was discussed.  J. Pucciarelli updated the Committee that the steps have been repaired and are safe and that a casing to cover the steps has been ordered.  The casing is expected to be delivered in the next month or so and will be installed as soon as possible.

 

  1. Cony signs.  Committee spoke about road signs directing traffic to both the Tech Center and the High School.  Mr. Pucciarelli will speak with City about signs.  Dr. Brown mentioned that the students will be moving the granite Cony Free sign from Cony Circle to Pierce Drive during the upcoming Homecoming Weekend.

 

  1. Financial statements.  Mr. Jurdak reviewed unaudited year ended June 30, 2006 statements with Committee.  From expenses under budget and revenue over budget it is anticipated that approximately $540,000 will be added to our fund balance.  Also reviewed were the statements for the two months ended August 31, 2006.  Statements and minutes of the Finance Committee may be viewed on line at http://www.augustaschools.org/schboard/schoolboardopen.htm

 

  1. Enrollment.  Committee inquired to the number of students enrolled in the new CATC Health Occupation program.  Dr. Brown replied that numbers are not in yet as some of the sending schools did not start until after Labor Day.   When available enrollment data will be provided to Committee.

 

  1. Next meeting – Monday October 2, 2006, 5:00 PM – Superintendent’s Conference room

 

      Meeting adjourned 6:10 PM