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Committee accepts grant increases, authorizes lighting contracts and approves gym deductible from revolving fund
Summary
The committee accepted FY25 federal grant increases totaling $80,678, authorized superintendent and business director to sign LED lighting contracts using $425,769 in National Grid credits, and approved up to $10,000 from the miscellaneous revolving fund to cover the gym floor repair deductible.
At the Sept. 12 meeting, Business Director Joe Spagna presented several finance and facilities items the committee approved by voice vote.
Spagna reported final FY25 federal grant awards produced a net positive adjustment of $80,678, including a $66,806 increase in Title I, $44,895 for IDEA program 240, $7,176 for Title II and $801 for Title IV. The committee voted to accept the entitlement award adjustments so the district can update its ability to expend those funds.
Spagna also outlined LED lighting projects to use available National Grid credits ($425,769.09 as of Aug. 31, 2024). Phase 2 middle‑school lighting, middle‑school exterior lighting and Millville Elementary second‑floor upgrades together would leave a credits balance and require district cost shares consistent with the incentive program; because many incentives expire Dec. 31, the committee authorized the superintendent and business director to enter contracts to meet the timeline.
Facilities Manager Scott reported on gym floor demolition and replacement scheduling. A vendor estimate of $50,000–$60,000 for repairs left the district responsible for a $10,000 insurance deductible. The committee approved using up to $10,000 from the miscellaneous revolving fund to cover that deductible.
Spagna explained a separate set of budget transfers to align account function codes with DESE reporting requirements; the committee authorized the business office to post corrections as needed and approved highlighted transfers, with the understanding that corrections will be presented to the committee at subsequent meetings.
Provenance: Grant award numbers presented at SEG 1422–1434; lighting credits and cost discussion SEG 1599–1674; contract authorization and vote SEG 1753–1788; gym floor repair estimate and revolving fund motion SEG 1857–1874; budget transfers discussion and vote SEG 1493–1598.
