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COLCHESTER BOARD OF EDUCATION
Colchester, Connecticut
BUDGET FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
September 6, 2023 8:00 AM
Pupil Services Conference Room
MINUTES
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Christopher Rivers, Alexander Oliphant, Michelle
Millington
ADMINISTRATION PRESENT: Superintendent Daniel P. Sullivan, III
OTHERS PRESENT: Business Director Rachel Linkkila, Executive Assistant to the
Superintendent/Board Clerk Heather Petit
1. CALL TO ORDER
1.1 Call to Order
Committee Chair Christopher Rivers called the meeting to order at 8:02 AM
1.2 Roll Call
Committee Chair Christopher Rivers conducted a roll call of the Committee
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
2.1 For Public Comments, Please See Bylaw on Meeting Conduct
None
3. *PRIORITY DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
3.1 Budget Process Discussion
Discussion was had in regard to the timeline for the 2024-2025 Board of Education
budget. The Committee discussed having the first budget workshop in January with
Superintendent Sullivan presenting the budget and then a second workshop for the Board
of Education to make final decisions on the budget before voting on adoption of the
budget. The Committee discussed having the second workshop on a weekend to allow
more opportunity for the public to attend.
Discussion was held in regard to having a presentation at the November 14, 2023,
Regular Board of Education Meeting in regard to the construction of budget, budget
process, town comparisons, and timeline. Ms. Linkkila will work on a fiscal calendar
timeline. The Committee will finalize the timeline at its next meeting.
4. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by: A.Oliphant
To adjourn the meeting at 9:00AM
Seconded by: M.Millington
Roll call: All in favor.
Vote: Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Heather R. Petit
Executive Assistant to the Superintendent/Board Clerk