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Suffield BOE hears FY2025 surplus update, transportation and HVAC delays; scoreboard funding to go to Board of Finance
Summary
Business Manager Eric Remington reported a FY2025 surplus of about $78,000 and an expected non‑lapsing account of roughly $132,000 pending transfers; he also outlined transportation metrics, a delay in the high school HVAC project (grant extension obtained), and a $108,000 scoreboard funding request that will go to the Board of Finance.
Business Manager Eric Remington told the Board that transportation was operating smoothly with approximately 1,800 students riding buses across 56 daily runs and that food service is fully staffed.
Remington also reported that the high school HVAC replacement has been delayed because curb adapters for 10 units are not available; Carrier has installed 8 of the 18 units. An extension on the HVAC grant was filed and granted, allowing completion of the HVAC project by December 2027.
On the district’s fiscal year end, Remington said the FY2025 surplus is currently about $78,000 and that the non‑lapsing account is expected to contain approximately $132,000 once transfers are completed. He told the Board that final budget transfers will be brought to a future meeting for formal approval.
Director of Athletics Amy Muska asked the Board to consider a scoreboard purchase and installation estimated at $108,000; she said she will present the request to the Board of Finance for funding approval. Muska also reported the athletic trainer position is vacant and the district is proceeding with a replacement search.
In other business the Board approved minutes for July 14 and Aug. 11, 2025 (Motion #26‑08) on a 7–0–1 vote (Brian Fry abstained). At the end of the evening the Board moved and unanimously approved adjournment 7–0–0.
No further votes were taken on purchases or capital transfers; the scoreboard funding and any HVAC capital adjustments require separate finance approval.
