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Board hears modest surplus, Eversource billing updates; restores monthly facilities meetings
Summary
Finance staff reported a $49,270 surplus through June 2 and explained shifts in retirement and tuition lines; recent Eversource billing corrections reduced current electricity charges to about $29,828. After discussion, the board voted to resume monthly facilities committee meetings beginning in September (Kelly recorded a nay).
At the June 9 Middletown School District meeting, finance staff reported a modest projected surplus and detailed several line‑item shifts, while facilities staff reviewed immediate safety repairs and capital project timelines.
Finance: Natalie (finance staff) told the board the district showed a $49,270 surplus through June 2, explained that retirement‑contribution lines moved from a $149,000 positive to $260,000 positive due to staffing changes, and flagged increases in purchase services tied to out‑of‑town special‑education transportation and repair/maintenance. She said the district had recently welcomed eight families whose children require special education services; those placements are increasing tuition/outplacement spending.
Electricity billing: Natalie updated the board on Eversource backbilling and corrective credits. She said multi‑year backbilling previously included a Bean School charge of about $1.74 million across three years; after credits and corrections the district’s current outstanding electricity charges are approximately $29,827.78. Staff noted an earlier payment error into the unexpended balance was discovered and corrected.
Facilities: Facilities lead Marco outlined safety‑driven repairs including door jamb replacements (about $32,000) and work prioritized for the summer. He reported that construction‑manager bids for the Mcdana School project were submitted and a subcommittee will review and interview candidates; current milestone projections anticipate December 2028 as a target date for the project once selections and contracts move forward.
Committee cadence: After discussion about the volume of projects and capital funds now available, the board voted to restore monthly facilities committee meetings beginning in September. The motion passed with one recorded no vote (Kelly).
What comes next: Staff will coordinate with the city on capital funding and will provide regular finance and facilities updates to the committee. The Mcdana subcommittee will review construction‑manager bids and report back when recommendations are ready for the board.
