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Select Board authorizes up to $15,000 from Risteen Trust for Kids@Play and LIT scholarships
Summary
The Select Board authorized up to $15,000 from the Risteen B. Trust Fund for scholarships to the Kids@Play and Leadership in Training programs, contingent on Social Services screening and attendance documentation; members raised questions about revolving fund classifications and requested a future review.
The Select Board voted unanimously on March 17 to authorize up to $15,000 from the Risteen B. Trust Fund to provide scholarships for Kids@Play and the Leadership in Training (LIT) program. Recreation Director Cherubino explained the request reflects growing demand and that the LIT program serves 7th and 8th graders in leadership roles assisting younger participants.
Cherubino said that last year ten children received full funding; Social Services Director Tania Paparazzo reported nine children were served and that $17,951 of a prior $21,680 authorization had been expended. The Board required that awards be contingent on Social Services screening and documentation of attendance; Member Brett Simas moved the authorization, the motion was seconded and approved unanimously. Member Maureen Dwinnell reiterated concerns about correct use and classification of revolving funds, referencing 53E½ accounts and the 53D structure enacted in 2006, and the Board requested a future review of account structures and revenue flows.
What the vote does: The authorization allows Recreation and Social Services to provide need-based scholarships (up to $15,000 total) with screening and attendance verification required before payments or reimbursements are finalized.
Next steps: Staff will implement the screening and documentation process required by the Board, and the Select Board expects a review of fund classifications and reconciliations in a future meeting.
