The budget committee reviewed recreation and after‑school program (ASP) staffing, pay and scheduling and raised several operational questions including a proposed wage increase for the program coordinator and the loss of pay for referees and umpires.

Members asked staff why the packet shows an 18% wage increase for the program coordinator. Speaker 3 noted the coordinator position is being advertised at a higher rate than the current incumbent’s pay; staff explained it may reflect market adjustments to attract applicants. "They're hiring the program coordinator at a higher wage than Bree is getting right now," Speaker 5 said; committee members noted recruitment challenges and accepted that market pressures may explain part of the increase.

The committee discussed summer program scheduling and the possibility of adding an earlier week in June if the school calendar permits. Committee members suggested compressing staff orientation or shortening training to accommodate families if school releases earlier. "I think there's no harm in asking that if it's possible to add a week of June," Speaker 5 said.

Several members raised concerns about umpire and referee funding being cut. One member recalled that last year the budget included $600 for officials and said volunteer coaches were being asked to officiate in later games. "I would appreciate money put back in the budget to ensure, like Linwood does and other community events do," the member said, asking staff to confirm whether the pay was moved to another wage line or omitted entirely.

Committee members asked staff to confirm whether line items for field maintenance, referee pay and related program management fees had been shifted into wages, subcontracted or removed from the packet and asked for a clear reconciliation before finalization.