BOARD OF FINANCE
TOWN OFFICE BUILDING
40 OLD FARMS ROAD
WILLINGTON, CT 06279
BUDGET MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, February 5, 2015
Members Present: Members Absent:
Alan Ference, Chairman Jim Bulick
John Patton, Vice Chair (arrived 7:15)
Peter Latincsics
Robert Wiecenski
Elizabeth Treiber
Annemarie Poole, Alternate
Geoff Prusak – Alternate (arrived 7:10)
Also Present: Christina Mailhos, 1st Selectman; Kim Kowalyshyn; John Blessington, Selectman; Donna Latincsics, Business Mgr; Tish Ignatowicz, Treasurer; David Harding, Superintendant; Members of the Board of Education
Chairman Ference called the meeting to order at 7:05 P.M.
SEATING OF ALTERNATES
Elizabeth Treiber motioned to seat Annemarie Poole for Jim Bulick, Robert Wiecenski seconded. All were in favor, motion carried.
Elizabeth Treiber motioned to seat Geoff Prusak for John Patton, Robert Wiecenski seconded. All were in favor, motion carried.
PRESENT TO SPEAK – no one
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of January 15, 2015 was made by Elizabeth Treiber, Annemarie Poole seconded. All were in favor, motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Board of Education Budget Presentation
Superintendant Harding presented the Budget request. The request if for $7,906,963 which is a 0% change from last year's approved amount. He then reviewed the budget request for the Board.
Board of Finance -2- February 5, 2015
The following points were discussed:
- Out of district placement's last year
- change what abject code people are listed under
- savings in copier leases
- hiring a maintenance service
- transportation contract
- class sizes and teacher coverage
- purchase services IEP required
- services cannot be cut or changed because of less students.
Barry Wallett told the Board that he is here to show his support for the budget.
Ann Grosjean spoke in support of the small class sizes.
Superintendant Harding asked that if anyone has any questions to please feel free to email him.
Revenue
A copy of the Revenue Budget Estimate was given to the Board. The numbers are not final until the Governor's numbers are in on the 18th.
OLD BUSINESS - none
CORRESPONDENCE - none
GOOD & WELFARE
Next Thursday's Budget presentation is with the Emergency Services.
ADJOURMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra L. Lewis
Debra L. Lewis
BOF Recording Secretary
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