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Committee reviews FY27 budget planning and building‑project milestones; approves minutes and adjourns
Summary
Committee heard a FY27 budget update showing an estimated $2.9 million shortfall against level services, scheduled targeted budget review sessions and MSBA site‑plan milestones for the new school; the committee approved multiple sets of minutes (each recorded as carrying 5–0) and adjourned at 7:31 p.m.
District staff outlined a FY27 budget review process with working groups that will examine elementary and secondary needs, special education, health services, human resources and business office items. Staff said that, under the current assumptions being used, level‑services would leave the district about $2,900,000 short; the working groups will refine assumptions and present a draft recommendation to the committee.
Staff also updated the committee on the building project: deeds must be filed into MSBA contracts to move reimbursement forward; the district has submitted design development to the MSBA and site plan approval hearings are scheduled for Dec. 18 and Jan. 22. Architects plan to post 3‑D models on the district website for public review. Committee members noted the process for naming the new school will begin after ground breaking.
The committee reviewed warrants and then considered several motions to approve past meeting minutes. The minutes approvals recorded in the transcript are:
- Motion to approve Sept. 9 minutes as written (moved by Jen; seconded by Jillian). Roll‑call vote: "Motion carries 5 0." - Motion to approve Sept. 23 minutes as amended (moved by Armando; seconded by Jen). Roll‑call vote: "Motion carries 5 0." - Motion to approve Oct. 14 minutes as amended (moved by Jillian; seconded by Armando). Roll‑call vote: "Motion carries 5 0." - Motion to approve Oct. 28 minutes as written (moved by Armando; seconded by Jen). Roll‑call vote: "Motion carries 5 0." - Motion to approve Nov. 4 minutes as amended (moved by Armando; seconded by Jen). Roll‑call vote: "Motion carries 5 0."
Finally, Armando moved to adjourn; Jillian seconded. Roll‑call vote carried 5–0 and the meeting closed at 7:31 p.m.
The committee scheduled its next regular meeting for Dec. 2 at 6 p.m. and a special virtual meeting on Dec. 9 solely to discuss the budget in advance of a public budget hearing on Dec. 16.
