THESE MINUTES ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL AT THE NEXT BOARD OF FINANCE MEETING

THESE MINUTES ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL AT THE NEXT BOARD OF FINANCE MEETING SPECIAL MEETING BOARD OF FINANCE April 1, 2008 The Special Meeting of the Chester Board of Finance was called to order at 7:10 p.m. by Jennifer Wislocki. Those in attendance included Kim Just, Virginia Carmany, Jennifer Wislocki, Rick Morrow, and Tom Marsh. A moment of silence was observed for the passing of Roger Trabucci. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BUDGET Mr. Kim Caron, Superintendent of Schools, presented the Chester Board of Education Budget via a Powerpoint presentation. This presentation included their mission, the process in developing the budget, budget overview, comparisons and results. Also present at the meeting was Pam Christman, and the Administration from the school. Highlights of the presentation included: Needs and requests o Teachers to Principal o Principal to Business Manger (Garth Sawyer) The BOE held several budget workshops and the budget being presented this evening has been adopted by the BOE Enrollment figures both past and projected were shared with the BOF o Shows a decline of 17 students for next year and possibly future years o For next year, enrollment is projected at 324 students, 20 teaching sections and an average class size of 16.2 students. o A reduction in teaching positions from 21 in 07/08 to 20 in 08/09 is rdreflected in the 3 grade. o Enrollment figures are within class size guidelines A budget summary sheet was ...