PEMBROKE SCHOOL
BOARD
PRESENT: Clint Hanson, Tammy Boucher, Rick Mitchell, Tom
Serafin, Mike Reardon, Deb Bulkley, Ryan Quinn, Mona Sandberg, Peter Warburton,
Pete Aubrey, Tom Haley.
1. Call to Order
Chair Clint Hanson called the meeting to
order at
2. Immediate Business
A. Citizens’
Comments
None
B. Budget Development
Chair Clint Hanson reviewed the board’s
task and the various informational items contained in the budget development
packet. He discussed the rate of
inflation and its comparison to the possible budget increase.
The budget was reviewed on a
line-by-line basis. Discretionary and
non-discretionary budget areas were differentiated. Special education costs, which have increased
substantially, were reviewed at length.
Projected tax rate calculations were shared with the board. Possible staffing reductions were considered. Ideas for other budget reductions were
debated.
The School Board asked
administrators to work on an additional $201,000 in budget reductions, to
calculate 3.5% salary increases for administrative and non-certified staff, to
add funding for a possible sabbatical, and to calculate an average stipend for
the early retirement benefit. A number
of facilities expenses will be factored for payment from the capital reserve
fund. The School Board will further
review the draft budget on December 11 at its regularly scheduled business
meeting.
3. Other Business
A. Citizens’ Comments
None
4. Adjournment
At
ALL
IN FAVOR
THE
MOTION CARRIED