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Working group outlines FY27 startup plan and flags ongoing staffing uncertainty
Summary
Chair Paul Bohm said startup licensing and initial costs for the reporting system are in the operating budget for FY27 and estimated ongoing staff needs at about 0.25 FTE; the group said it will monitor use and seek additional funding in FY28 if necessary.
The working group signaled that startup costs for the hate/bias incident reporting system are included in the current operating budget for fiscal year 2027, but that ongoing maintenance costs and staffing needs remain uncertain.
Chair Paul Bohm said the town has estimated some nominal licensing costs and included one-time startup funding in FY27; the maintenance burden depends on report volume. "We have the budget in the current operating budget, because we have estimated that, you know, there will be startup costs," Bohm said.
Paul said staff identified by Carrie can fill initial roles, but the group estimated ongoing maintenance at roughly "0.25 of an FTE." He said if reports rise significantly the select board and town manager would revisit staffing and budget in the fall for FY28 consideration. The chair also said the group plans to beta-test the system before the end of the year and to reassess resource needs every 3–6 months as usage and needs become clearer.
No formal spending vote was recorded at the meeting; Bohm said a select board vote and town manager support are required for implementation but that the rollout does not require a town meeting vote.
