Minutes
Budget and Finance Subcommittee Meeting
Monday, January 14, 2013
A meeting of the Budget and Finance Subcommittee was held on Monday, January 14, 2013 at 5:00
pm in the Superintendent’s Conference Room at the NAGE Building. Present were Mr. Paul Bregoli,
Mrs. Emily Lebo, Mrs. Anne Mahoney, Mr. Dave McCarthy, and Ms. Barbara Isola, Chair. Also
attending were Superintendent DeCristofaro, Assistant Superintendent Colleen Roberts, Mr. Jim
Mullaney, and Ms. Laura Owens, Clerk.
Ms. Isola called the meeting to order at 5:05 pm.
Director of Business Affairs Jim Mullaney presented the Quarterly Budget Review for the second
quarter of FY2013. He reviewed the salary budget for Academic Classroom Teachers, Academic
Programs, Academic Support, and Non-Academic Support. All line items are within expected ranges
for this point in the year; all February step and level increases are accounted for, as well as increases
from contract negotiations now completed and still in process. Mrs. Lebo asked for clarification
about funding for similar increases for non-union staff and this is also covered. There is funding in
the longevity line to cover the costs associated with anticipated retirements and sick-time buyback
provisions.
For Academic Expenses, Circuit Breaker funding from the state will be increased by $100,000 over
what was budgeted. Expenses on track for the year; Special Education Tuitions are a concern, but are
at 38% expended for the year. For Non-Academic Expenses, there may be a small surplus in the
Natural Gas line and a larger surplus in gasoline. Electricity costs are continuing to rise due to
increased demand for technology. The majority of grants have come in at or around the amounts
budgeted, so there are no areas of concern or unfunded positions.
Mrs. Lebo made a motion to approve the Quarterly Budget as presented. Mr. McCarthy seconded
the motion and on a voice vote, the ayes have it.
Superintendent DeCristofaro noted that due to an increase in time spent on DESE initiatives such as
RETELL and Access testing, a stipended position will be created at the high school level to assist the
Curriculum Coordinator for the remainder of the school year. One of the ELL teachers will assume
additional responsibilities.
Mr. McCarthy made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:25 pm. Mr. Bregoli seconded the motion
and on a voice vote, the ayes have it.