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Votes at a glance: actuary solicitation approved; Ameresco donations accepted; Smart Start rate increase approved; community schools position postponed
Summary
The committee approved hiring outside actuaries to verify pension obligations, accepted two donations from Ameresco in memory of Brett Gormley, approved an EEC rate increase for Smart Start, and postponed a vote on restoring a community schools coordinator position pending further information.
Several formal motions and votes concluded the meeting. Key outcomes:
- Pension actuary solicitation: Motion to authorize the superintendent to solicit contracts for outside actuaries to verify the school portion of pension‑obligation bond liabilities was moved and approved by the committee.
- Consent agenda donations: The committee approved acceptance of two donations from Ameresco in memory of late committee member Brett Gormley: $20,000 to the Brockton Public Schools (district) and $10,000 to Brockton High School. A member suggested using part of the funds toward a memorial "walk of fame."
- Smart Start rate increase: The committee approved the EEC‑mandated Smart Start extended‑day rate increase from $0.74 to $0.80 (about a 0.5% change) for fiscal year 2026, retroactive to July 2025 and implemented for FY27 as described in the enclosure.
- Community schools coordinator position: A request to restore a previously cut coordinator of community schools position (salary referenced as about $150,000) funded from a revolving account was discussed; members requested Dr. DeBaros attend to explain oversight and long‑term sustainability and voted to postpone the decision to the next meeting.
Where the transcript did not record final vote tallies for each individual member on every item, the committee announced outcomes on the record (approved or postponed) and moved to the next agenda items.
