Board committee reports audit, clean energy credits and plans to improve campus cellular connectivity
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Summary
The finance, facilities and audit committee updated the board on an internal audit in progress, budgeting work, clean energy credits for electric school buses, cybersecurity practices, PA/clock projects and plans to pursue BOCES‑eligible options to address poor cellular connectivity on the main campus.
The Gates Chili finance, facilities and audit committee reported on Dec. 15 work and updates to the Board on Jan. 20. Committee members said internal audit interviews have begun, budgeting meetings are underway, and committee members discussed the tax cap and forthcoming details to share at future board meetings.
Miss Sanford, director of finance, updated the group that the district is receiving clean energy credits tied to electric school buses. The committee also reviewed cybersecurity practices and noted ongoing facility projects: PA/clock system installations at the middle and high schools and progress on Building Brighter Futures field work.
A recurring concern raised was limited cellular connectivity on the main campus. The committee described options to improve connectivity, including solutions that could be run through BOCES to be aid‑eligible, and said the district is exploring steps to improve service levels for safety and operational needs.
Next steps: Committee plans include continuing the internal audit process, completing the PA/clock projects by June, and further exploring BOCES‑eligible options for cellular and Wi‑Fi infrastructure upgrades.