The school committee approved payment of FY25 open invoices totaling $314,222.37 after the district finance team presented the list and confirmed the goods and services were received.

Dr. Beth Regalbuto, the district's new chief financial officer, said staff reviewed outstanding purchase orders and invoices as part of the year-end close and asked the committee to approve payments so vendors could be made whole. She described process improvements, vendor notices and efforts to reduce surprise invoices next year.

Vice Chair Tony Rodriguez moved approval and Miss Oliver seconded. The committee voted unanimously by raised hands to pay the list presented.

Members asked for continuing process updates, a breakdown by fiscal year for older invoices and additional transparency on automated procurement steps being implemented to reduce future late invoices.