PUBLIC SCHOOLS og TSS COLCHESTER BOARD. OF EDUCATION Special Meeting Tuesday, April 29, 2025 5:00 PM Board of Education Central Office MINUTES BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT : Chair Donna Antonacci, Vice-Chair Christopher Rivers, Secretary Margo Gignac, Alexander Oliphant, Michelle Millington, Rosemary Gignac and Stefanie Tracey-Calash. ADMINISTRATION PRESENT : Superintendent Daniel P. Sullivan, III and Assistant Superintendent Jessica L. Kuckel. OTHERS PRESENT : Director of Finance and Operations Rachel Linkkila and Instructional Technology Coordinator Barbara Johnson. 1. MEETING OPENING 1.1. Call to Order Chair Antonacci called the meeting to order at 5:02 PM 1.2 Roll Call D. Antonacci, C.Rivers, A.Oliphant, M.Millington and M.Gignac present. 2. PUBLIC COMMENT 2.1, For Public Comments, please see Bylaw on Meeting Conduct None. STracey-Calash arrived at 5:03 PM 3. *DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION 3.1. Impact to the Board of Education's Approved Budget as a Result of the Board of Finance Actions Superintendent Sullivan addressed the proposed budget reductions and asked whether the Board preferred to make decisions on these reductions now or wait until the final budget figures are available. He reviewed the list of reductions under consideration. There was a discussion regarding the health reserve and cost reimbursement, clarifying that excess costs are allocated to the general fund before being transferred. The Board agreed to continue this discussion at the upcoming Board of Finance meeting. R.Gignac arrived at 5:10 PM C.Rivers stated that a decision should be made with the information known to make a commitment to the public for what they are voting on.-He noted that funding from the federal government remains uncertain and continuously shifts. - Motion by: M.Gignac Motion to adopt these possible budget reductions as stated on the spreadsheet provided by R.Linkkila on 4.29.2025. Second: A.Oliphant __ Discussion: C.Rivers stated that this willbe posted on the website Roll Call: All in favor , Vote: Motion carried 4. ADJOURNMENT Motion by: M.Gignac Motion to adjourn. Second: C.Rivers Roll Call: All in favor Vote: Motion carried Chair Antonacci adjourned the meeting at 5:18 PM Respectfully submitted, (intone Alyssa Fratoni Executive Assistant to the Superintendent
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4.29.2025 BOE Special Meeting Minutes
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