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Finance committee hears operations and HR budget asks: buses, security, tech refresh, unpaid meal coverage and HR system
Summary
Operations leaders sought recurring funds for bus replacements ($300,000 for two buses), an increase in safety and security equipment funding (from $200,000 to $300,000) and a $100,000 technology refresh; HR requested a $400,000 first‑year human capital management system and the committee reviewed a staff payroll frequency survey.
The Finance Committee reviewed several operational and human‑resources budget requests tied to next year’s operating fund.
Transportation: Staff requested $300,000 to buy two replacement buses this coming year. Transportation presented a multi‑year target to replace about 11 buses per year to reach a 13‑bus annual replacement rate; committee members noted that increasing the request by another $300,000 (to $600,000) would accelerate attainment of that target and better prepare the division for the planned fourth high school.
Safety and security: The proposed operating budget increases the safety equipment line from $200,000 to $300,000 and requests upgrading the safety and security coordinator position to a director role (the presenter characterized the requested salary/benefit…
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