HomeMy Public PortalAbout03.20.24 FinCom PacketTown of Brewster Finance Committee
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MEETING AGENDA
2198 Main Street
March 20, 2024 at 6:00PM
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Please note that for any item agenda item listed the Finance Committee may take official action including a vote.
1.Call to Order
2.Declaration of a Quorum
3.Meeting Participation Statement
4.Recording Statement - As required by the Open Meeting Law, we are informing you that the Town
will be video and audio taping as well as broadcasting this public meeting. In addition, if anyone else
intends to either video or audio tape this meeting, they are required to inform the chair.
5.Public Announcements and Comment: Members of the public may address the Finance
Committee on matters not on the meeting’s agenda for a maximum of 3-5 minutes at the Chair’s
discretion. Under the Open Meeting Law, the Finance Committee is unable to reply but may add items
presented to a future agenda.
6.Town Manager/Finance Director Report
7.Town Meeting Warrant Articles – Discussion and Vote
Art 4 - Brewster Elementary School Dept - FY25 Budget
Art 5 - Brewster Elementary School Dept - Operating Override
Art 6 - Nauset Regional Schools Assessment Formula
Art 7 - Nauset Regional School Dept – FY25 Budget
Art 8 - Nauset Regional School Dept – Operational Override
8.Town Meeting Articles Discussion – Citizen’s Petitions
9.Nauset Regional School District Agreement – Update and Discussion
10.Liaison Reports
11.Approval of Minutes
12.Request for agenda items for future meetings
13.Matters Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chair
14.Future Finance Committee Meetings
15.Adjournment
Date Posted:Date Revised:Received by Town Clerk:
Finance
Committee
Harvey (Pete) Dahl
Chair
Frank Bridges
Vice Chair
William Meehan
Clerk
Patrick Buckley
Andrew Evans
William Henchy
Alex Hopper
Robert Tobias
Robert Young
Town Manager
Peter Lombardi
Finance Director
Mimi Bernardo
NAUSET PUBLIC SCHOOLS
FY 2025 COMBINED BUDGET WORKSHEET
March 14, 2024
Version 3
Stony Brook Elementary Dollar %
Increase Increase
Budget January 18, 2024 version 1 5,244,140$ 582,040$ 12.48%
Salaries Teachers 5010 (12,478)
Salaries Instruct Coordinators 5012 (3,225)
Substitutes 5013 (6,000)
Textbooks/Software/Media 5021 (35,500)
Supplies Instrctnl Technology 5027 (1,500)
Supplies Custodial 5045 (6,500)
Contracted Svcs Building 5048 (14,000)
Contracted Svcs Equipment 5049 (7,000)
Replacement of Equipment 5109 (8,000)
Contracted Services Legal 5107 (1,000)
* Salaries Custodial (Adding 19-hr. position)5041 14,000
Total Updated Budget February 8, 2024 Version 2 5,162,937$ 500,837$ 10.74%
Salaries Teachers - Add back 0.2 of ESL Teacher (Student Need)5010 12,478$
Contracted Svs Tech Maint & Support 5106 5,287
Salaries Central Office 5086 9,276
Other Central Office Expense 5085 (3,551)
Contracted Svs Building - Adding back 5048 14,000
Contracted Svcs Equipment - Adding back 5049 7,000
* Salaries Custodial (removing 19-hr. position)5041 (14,000)
Contracted Services - Extraordinary Maintenance 5051 (2,500)
Supplies General 5024 (2,000)
SE PreSchool Tuition 5087 21,964
Contracted Svcs Office Equipment 5004 (8,000)
Contracted Svcs Instr Technology 5026 8,000
Salaries Ed Assistants 5015 (22,753)
SE Salaries Ed Assistants 5060 22,753
Total Updated Budget March 14, 2024 Version 3 5,210,891$ 548,791$ 11.77%
Eddy Elementary Dollar %
Increase Increase
Budget January 18, 2024 version 1 4,611,211$ 481,501$ 11.66%
Regular Day Transportation 7088 25,118$
Textbooks/Software/Media 7021 (25,000)
Salaries Teachers 7010 (70,347)
Other Student Activity Expense 7040 (2,000)
Total Updated Budget February 8, 2024 Version 2 4,538,982$ 409,272$ 9.91%
SE Tuition Public Schools 7106 25,000$
Contracted Svs Tech Maint & Support 7110 15,287
Salaries Central Office 7086 9,276
Other Central Office Expense 7085 (3,551)
SE Salaries Ed Assistants 7060 30,000
Salaries Teachers 7010 12,000
Salaries Instruct Coordinators 7012 1,400
SE Contracted Svcs OT/PT/Speech 7078 9,247
SE Testing Materials 7072 (1,500)
SE Contracted Svcs Psychological 7087 1,500
Total Updated Budget March 14, 2024 Version 3 4,637,641$ 507,931$ 12.30%
FY25 Stony Brook School Budget Sheets 2-8-2024 Ver. 2 (002)1 3/13/2024
NAUSET PUBLIC SCHOOLS
FY 2025 COMBINED BUDGET WORKSHEET
March 14, 2024
Version 3
Combined Budgets
Dollar %
Increase Increase
Stony Brook Elementary 5,210,891$ 548,791$ 11.77%
Eddy Elementary 4,637,641$ 507,931$ 12.30%
Total Combined Updated Budgets March 14, 2024 Version 3 9,848,532$ 1,056,722$ 12.02%
ADD: Benefits 2,531,630$ 250,884$ 11.00%
TOTAL COMBINED OPERATING AND BENEFITS BUDGET MARCH 14, 2024
Version 3 12,380,162$ 746,779 6.42%
Total Combined Updated Budgets March 14, 2024 Version 3 9,848,532$
Fringe Benefit Expenses Allocated to the Elementary Schools 2,531,630$
Total Combined Updated Budgets March 14, 2024 Version 3 12,380,162$
FY21 FY22 FY23 FY24 FY25 VARIANCE
FRINGE BENEFITS ALLOCATION
Health 1,591,607 1,657,417 1,798,895 1,743,904 1,955,710 211,806
Life 2,882 2,735 3,087 2,660 2,626 (34)
Retirement 361,742 355,153 420,759 409,171 442,444 33,273
Medicare 73,000 76,000 79,040 83,387 88,392 5,005
Unemployment 39,210 40,008 40,808 41,624 42,458 834
SUBTOTAL FRINGE BENEFITS ALLOCATION 2,068,441 2,131,313 2,342,589 2,280,746 2,531,630 250,884
OPERATING BUDGETS
Stony Brook 4,222,581 4,327,328 5,222,927 5,210,891
Eddy 3,728,907 3,821,645 4,129,710 4,637,641
SUBTOTAL OPERATING BUDGETS 7,951,488 8,148,973 9,352,637 9,848,532
TOTAL BUDGET & FRINGE BENEFITS ALLOCATION 10,082,801 10,491,562 11,633,383 12,380,162
FY25 Stony Brook School Budget Sheets 2-8-2024 Ver. 2 (002)2 3/13/2024
NAUSET REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICTBREWSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSFISCAL YEAR 2025 BUDGET PRESENTATION
Brewster School Committee Nauset Regional School CommitteeKatie Jacobus, Chair Chris Easley (W), Chair Judith Schumacher (O), Vice ChairCasey Mecca, Vice Chair Tom Fitzgibbons (B)Moira Noonan-Kerry (E)Judi Lech Patricia Aurigemma (E)Josh Stewart (O)Sarah Sherman Rick Draper (B)Richard Stewart (B)Carol Jelinek Griffin Ryder (O)Cathryn Lonsdale (B)
NPS ADMINISTRATIVE TEAMBrooke A. ClenchySuperintendent
Joanna Hughes, Assistant Superintendent (Interim) Giovanna Venditti, Director of Finance & Operations Matthew Kravitz, Director of Student Services Taylor Wrye, Director of Technology Mary Ellen Reed, NPS Nurse Leader Susan Murray, Director of Food Services Keith Gauley, Stony Brook Elementary School Principal Steve Guditus, Eddy Elementary School Principal
MISSION STATEMENT
Nauset Public Schools prepares each student to succeed in an ever-changing world by providing a rigorous academic program
that integrates social-emotional learning and global awareness
WHAT WE BELIEVE
NAUSET BELIEVES THAT EDUCATION SHOULD INSPIRE A PASSION FOR LEARNING AND THAT:
EVERY CHILD MATTERS
EVERY CHILD IS UNIQUE
EVERY CHILD DESERVES TO FEEL SAFE
2109 Students
520 Employees
Towns of Brewster, Orleans, Eastham, Wellfleet
7 Schools
Message from the Superintendent
Dear Nauset Communities,
We are pleased to present our budgets for the fiscal 2024-2025 school year.
Each of our budgets has been prepared with our individual schools’ needs in mind, coupled with a sense of commitment and respect for our communities and their expectations of our
schools. We remain committed as a Nauset Public Schools entity to provide the best education we possibly can to the students in our care. Our reputation as a district of outstanding
schools is something we take great pride in. Our schools and programs continue to be recognized on a state level, and one of our schools this year was recognized at a national level.
Our approach to building our budgets remained the same this year as has been in the last two years. Teams of individuals worked on each budget with the Principals and Central Office
staff. The Nauset Regional School Committee also had a separate Budget and Finance Committee who met separately to thoroughly review each independent section of the four budgets
that comprise the NRSC schools’ budget.
Each of our districts continues to face certain challenges. We continuously work to ensure that we are meeting the needs of all of our children. The area of Special Education continues
to see a steep incline in terms of student needs. We collectively work as a school community to be sure that all of our students are well taken care of and that all receive excellent
educational instruction.
The Nauset Regional High School project continues to move ahead at a very quick pace. The project, thus far, remains on time and on budget. It has been incredible to watch unfold.
There are so many people involved at the ground level with this undertaking, and we want to extend a deep note of appreciation to those who give voluntarily to help oversee all of the
work on a day to day basis and beyond.
Our schools remain a hub of activity in all of our communities. Although school continues during regular hours, we have activities before and after school hours. Sports activities, fine
arts, committees and clubs keep our staff and students busy! We also restarted our Nauset Adult Education this year.
Thank you for your continued support of our family of Nauset schools. We are appreciative of our communities and the many efforts put forward that allow us to be the best we can be.
Yours in partnership,
Brooke Clenchy, Superintendent of Schools
BUDGET DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
September/OctoberPrincipal reviews enrollment, program and service needs of students and seeks input from staff and School Council
OctoberPrincipal submits Draft budget to SuperintendentSchool Committee discusses budget format & timeline
November - FebruaryState of Massachusetts releases Chapter 70 numbersSchool Committee reviews line item budget at School Committee meetings
March 14, 2024Brewster School Committee holds Public Hearing to discuss & vote the FY25 Budget
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Once approved, the School Committee Chair, School Principals, Superintendent and Director of Finance & Operations submit the budget to the Member Towns
Brewster Elementary Schools Enrollment
YEAR PreK K 1 2 3 4 5 TOTAL
2023-2024 38 59 63 71 62 71 74 438
2022-2023 37 63 65 66 69 75 58 433
2021-2022 27 63 64 71 72 57 85 439
WHERE DOES EVERY DOLLAR GO?
Stony Brook Elementary FY25 Budget
●Personnel $ 3,965,530 (76.10%)
●Utilities $170,086 (3.26%)
●Transportation $276,825 (5.31%)
●Textbooks/Materials/Supplies $84,929 (1.63%)
●Special Education Tuition $538,544 (10.34%)
●Repair & Maintenance $57,450 (1.10%)
●Technology $24,960 (0.48%)
●Office $92,567 (1.78%)
●Total $5,210,891
Principal Gauley, Principal Guditus and their School Council have brought forth a fiscally responsible operating budget that supports both the School Improvement Plan and the Nauset District’s Strategic Plan for the 2024-2025 School Year. The goals and initiatives in these plans focus on 5 key areas: global competencies, 21st century goals, social emotional learning, professional development and community schools.
Eddy Elementary FY25 Budget
●Personnel $ 3,814,368 (82.25%)
●Utilities $127,153 (2.74%)
●Transportation $234,824 (5.06%)
●Textbooks/Materials/Supplies $107,100 (2.31%)
●Special Education Tuition $207,446 (4.47%)
●Repair & Maintenance $49,000 (1.06%)
●Technology $22,280 (0.48%)
●Office $67,470 (1.46%)
●Professional Development $8,000 (.17%)
●Total $4,637,641
2024-2025 Brewster Operating Budget Overview
FY24 FY25 CHANGE %
Stony Brook Regular Day $3,355,771 $3,504,639 $148,868 4.44%
Stony Brook Special Education $1,306,329 $1,706,252 $399,923 30.61%
Stony Brook Total $4,662,100 $5,210,891 $548,791 11.77%
Eddy Regular Day $2,981,193 $3,146,353 $165,161 5.54%
Eddy Special Education $1,148,517 $1,491,287 $342,770 29.84%
Eddy Total $4,129,710 $4,637,641 $507,931 12.30%
Combined Totals $8,791,810 $9,848,532 $1,056,722 12.02%
Fringe Benefits $2,280,746 $2,531,630 $250,884 11.00%
TOTAL COMBINED OPERATING & BENEFITS $11,072,556 $12,380,162 $746,779 6.42%
NPS Central Office(Region Shared)$1,959,948 $436,170 $50,060 12.97%
2024-2025 Nauset Region Budget Overview Income
Revenue FY24 FY25 Change %
Chapter 70 Funds $3,670,819 $3,741,649 $70,830 1.93%
Charter School Aid $500,020 $ 963,343 $463,323 92.66%
State Transportation Aid $744,795 $ 975,663 $230,868 31.00%
Truro & Provincetown Tuition $1,974,898 $ 1,802,424 ($172,474)-8.73%
Elementary Assess. Therapists/Tech/Curr. $321,099 $ 420,618 $ 99,519 30.99%
Estimated Receipts Interest & Medicaid $281,000 $1,200,000 $919,000 327.05%
Transfer from E & D $1,000,000 $692,626 ($307,374)-30.74%
Total Income $8,492,631 $9,796,323 $1,303,692 15.35%
2024-2025 Nauset Region Budget Overview Expenses
Expenses FY24 FY25 Change %
Nauset High School $12,570,735 $13,057,888 $487,153 3.88
Nauset Middle School $9,309,725 $9,627,354 $317,629 3.41
Region Only $13,188,828 $15,099,957 $1,911,129 14.49
Central Office $1,187,337 $1,254,982 $67,645 5.70
Total Expenses $36,256,625 $39,040,181 $2,783,556 7.68%
2024-2025 Nauset Region Net Operating Budget
●FY25 Proposed Budget $ 39,040,181
●Less Revenue $ 9,796,323
●Total Operating Budget $ 29,243,858
●Net Increase $ 1,479,864
●Debt (NRHS Project)$ 7,523,180
●Capital Plan Projects $ 602,313
●TOTAL ASSESSMENT $ 37,369,351
Region Only
FY25 Budget Cost Drivers - Budget Increases
●Transportation - In District Regular Day & Late Buses $ 129,925 (9.28%)
●School Choice Tuition and Charter School Tuition $ 544,622 (21.69%
●Special Education Transportation (In/Out of District & Parent Reimbursement)$ 244,213 (28.06%)
●Special Education Tuitions (Out of District)$ 206,008 (13.68%)
●Special Education Speech,Therapeutic OT/PT Services $ 70,666 (29.8%)
●Medicare $ 16,000 (4.44%)
●Unemployment $ 50,867 (82.04%)
●Employer’s Share of Health Insurance Staff $ 217,310 (5.62%)
●Employer’s Share of Health Insurance Retirees $ 122,424 (13.87%)
●Building Contents/Liability/Auto Insurance $ 61,866 (30.00%)
●Treasurer: Audit, Actuarial & Legal Services $ 66,292 (36.89%)
Note:
●These expenses are outside of our control
●These expenses continue to impact the FY25 budget as in FY23 and FY24
●FY23 additional funds were withdrawn from E&D
●FY24 & FY25 impact continues
NAUSET REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 2/15/2024
FY 2025 BUDGET WORKSHEET ver 1
FINAL
Region Only - NHS / NMS Actual Budget Actual Budget Actual Budget Proposed Dollar %
2020-2021 2021-2022 2021-2022 2022-2023 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 Increase Increase
Transportation Charter School 8715 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
Transportation MS RD 8741 $521,323 $558,285 $420,356 $580,337 $618,747 $661,471 $723,277 $61,806 9.34%
Transportation MS Early Bus 8742 $20,921 $22,835 $18,268 $23,737 $25,297 $27,056 $29,583 $2,527 9.34%
Transportation MS Late Bus 8743 $12,579 $13,728 $10,982 $14,270 $15,208 $16,265 $17,784 $1,519 9.34%
Transportation HS RD 8744 $520,424 $558,285 $420,356 $580,337 $618,483 $661,471 $723,277 $61,806 9.34%
Transportation HS Late Bus 8745 $12,051 $13,200 $10,546 $13,721 $14,623 $15,639 $17,100 $1,461 9.34%
Transportation Fuel Escalation Chgs MS 8754 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
Transportation Fuel Escalation Chgs HS 8751 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
Transportation - McKinney Vento 8758 $0 $18,326 $16,982 $18,326 $19,132 $18,326 $19,132 $806 4.40%
$1,087,298 $1,184,659 $897,490 $1,230,728 $1,311,490 $1,400,228 $1,530,153 $129,925 9.28%
School Choice Tuition 8728 $296,597 $314,252 $348,245 $360,922 $450,441 $442,823 $442,823 $0 0.00%
Charter School Tuition 8729 $1,509,508 $1,580,895 $2,150,381 $2,439,961 $2,424,080 $2,511,073 $3,055,695 $544,622 21.69%
$1,806,105 $1,895,147 $2,498,626 $2,800,883 $2,874,521 $2,953,896 $3,498,518 $544,622 18.44%
SE Salaries Tutors 8730 $0 $500 $0 $0 $1,943 $0 $1,943 $1,943 100.00%
SE Contracted Services Tutors 8731 $3,150 $750 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
SE Contracted Svcs Psychological 8732 $1,320 $15,660 $125 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
SE Psychological Salaries 8766 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
SE Salaries Speech Therapeutic, OT, PT 8740 $224,803 $260,911 $235,021 $246,853 $242,168 $236,512 $276,079 $39,567 16.73%
SE Contracted Services OT/PT 8752 $0 $0 $0 $0 $29,156 $0 $29,156 $29,156 100.00%
SE Mentor Stipends 8753 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
SE Contracted Services Psychological 8760 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
ELL Teacher Salaries 8761 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
$229,273 $277,821 $235,146 $246,853 $273,267 $236,512 $307,178 $70,666 29.88%
Cafeteria Salaries 8765 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
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Region Only - NHS / NMS Actual Budget Actual Budget Actual Budget Proposed Dollar %
2020-2021 2021-2022 2021-2022 2022-2023 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 Increase Increase
SE Contracted Svcs Transportation 8733 $136,196 $283,713 $197,304 $490,611 $268,503 $357,922 $756,426 $398,504 111.34%
SE Contracted Svc Trans Parent Reimburse 8734 $30,882 $3,000 $146,629 $30,882 $136,994 $196,440 $26,000 ($170,440)-86.76%
SE Transportation MS 8746 $40,720 $43,519 $42,019 $54,299 $55,436 $57,243 $60,232 $2,989 5.22%
SE Transportation MS Summer 8747 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $6,700 $6,700 $0 0.00%
SE Transportation HS 8748 $179,360 $191,600 $183,166 $239,060 $244,255 $252,023 $265,183 $13,160 5.22%
SE Transportation HS Summer 8749 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
SE Transportation Fuel Escalation Chgs 8755 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
$387,158 $521,832 $569,118 $814,852 $705,188 $870,328 $1,114,541 $244,213 28.06%
SE Tuition Non-Public Schools 8735 $722,906 $1,414,580 $575,725 $1,609,128 $386,478 $1,505,405 $1,711,413 $206,008 13.68%
SE Tuition Collaborative 8736 $454,991 $596,602 $550,045 $615,400 $676,089 $949,296 $692,353 ($256,943)-27.07%
SE Itinerant Services 8737 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,903 $0 $1,903 $1,903 100.00%
SE Out of District Tuition 8750 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
SE Tuition Out of State 8756 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
$1,177,897 $2,011,182 $1,125,770 $2,224,528 $1,064,470 $2,454,701 $2,405,669 ($49,032)-2.00%
Salaries Comm/Council Admin. Assist.8701 $4,116 $4,000 $7,645 $4,116 $11,228 $7,645 $11,228 $3,583 46.87%
Supplies Treasurer 8702 $298 $1,300 $402 $300 $272 $402 $402 $0 0.00%
Meet/Dues/Subscriptions 8703 $4,274 $2,725 $2,604 $4,275 $3,750 $4,275 $4,275 $0 0.00%
Salary Treasurer 8704 $16,973 $17,659 $17,355 $18,145 $19,104 $18,598 $41,000 $22,402 120.45%
Annual Fiscal Audit/Actuarial 8705 $40,683 $48,050 $42,284 $48,050 $50,942 $48,050 $70,300 $22,250 46.31%
Banking Services 8706 $16,679 $4,710 $1,992 $16,679 $13,937 $16,679 $16,679 $0 0.00%
Medicaid Collection Services 8707 $14,584 $14,584 $16,584 $14,584 $14,584 $16,584 $16,584 $0 0.00%
Advertising 8708 $1,000 $5,000 $1,505 $1,000 $1,579 $1,505 $1,579 $74 4.92%
Legal Services School Committee 8709 $65,933 $32,725 $48,380 $65,933 $83,906 $65,933 $83,906 $17,973 27.26%
Legal Settlements 8710 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
Superintendent Life Insurance 8738 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
Salaries Legal Settlements 8739 $5,065 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
Districtwide Ballot Costs 8775 $0 $0 $0 $0 $54,122 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
$169,605 $130,753 $138,751 $173,082 $253,424 $179,671 $245,953 $66,282 36.89%
Clerical Stipend 8763 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
Salaries Technology Maintenance and Suppoort 8768 $91,620 $94,830 $0 $95,988 $95,988 $151,931 $170,276 $18,345 12.07%
$91,620 $94,830 $0 $95,988 $95,988 $151,931 $170,276 $18,345 12.07%
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Region Only - NHS / NMS Actual Budget Actual Budget Actual Budget Proposed Dollar %
2020-2021 2021-2022 2021-2022 2022-2023 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 Increase Increase
Salary Professional Development 8711 $181 $2,500 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
Substitutes Professional Development 8712 $0 $500 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
Contracted Svcs Professional Develpmnt 8713 $0 $12,500 $1,485 $0 $1,456 $1,485 $1,485 $0 0.00%
Professional Develop Growth Reimb.8714 $140,000 $140,000 $140,000 $140,000 $140,017 $140,000 $140,000 $0 0.00%
Professional Develop Ed Assistants 8771 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $0 0.00%
Professional Develop Admin. Assist.8773 $0 $0 $0 $5,000 $0 $5,000 $5,000 $0 0.00%
Professional Develop Supplies 8767 $0 $500 $67 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
$145,181 $161,000 $146,552 $150,000 $146,473 $151,485 $151,485 $0 0.00%
County Retirement Assessment 8716 $972,178 $828,215 $818,704 $872,496 $859,520 $948,253 $932,006 ($16,247)-1.71%
FICA NRSD Share 8718 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
Medicare NRSD Share 8719 $301,437 $324,000 $314,526 $324,000 $323,313 $360,000 $376,000 $16,000 4.44%
Employer's Share Health Insurance 8720 $2,120,850 $3,483,765 $1,856,561 $3,782,764 $2,471,484 $3,864,939 $4,082,249 $217,310 5.62%
OPEB Contribution 8772 $450,000 $450,000 $450,000 $450,000 $450,000 $450,000 $450,000 $0 0.00%
Employer's Share Life Insurance 8721 $6,851 $7,500 $6,849 $7,500 $6,987 $7,500 $7,500 $0 0.00%
Worker's Compensation 8722 $130,929 $140,536 $130,009 $140,536 $104,141 $140,536 $140,536 $0 0.00%
Unemployment Insurance 8723 $31,010 $69,125 $61,387 $50,000 $112,867 $62,000 $112,867 $50,867 82.04%
Building/Contents/Liability/Auto Ins.8725 $116,923 $157,650 $126,513 $187,478 $131,120 $206,226 $268,094 $61,868 30.00%
Officer Bonds 8726 $1,970 $2,619 $2,200 $2,619 $1,865 $2,619 $2,619 $0 0.00%
Interscholastic Athletic Insurance 8727 $10,038 $12,548 $11,038 $12,548 $11,038 $12,548 $12,548 $0 0.00%
$4,142,186 $5,475,958 $3,777,787 $5,829,941 $4,472,335 $6,054,621 $6,384,419 $329,798 5.45%
Employer's Share Retired Health Ins.8724 $735,125 $747,868 $764,194 $756,268 $852,981 $880,104 $1,004,628 $124,524 14.15%
Section 18 Health Ins. Exp.8764 $2,416 $2,600 $1,939 $2,600 $448 $2,600 $500 ($2,100)-80.77%
$737,541 $750,468 $766,133 $758,868 $853,429 $882,704 $1,005,128 $122,424 13.87%
Region Facilities Director Salary 8774 $0 $0 $0 $125,000 $95,612 $120,000 $125,000 $5,000 4.17%
Architectural/Engineering Design Services 8770 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
$0 $0 $0 $125,000 $95,612 $120,000 $125,000 $5,000 4.17%
Salary Elementary Curriculum Director 8776 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $31,519 $32,307 $788 2.50%
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $31,519 $32,307 $788 2.50%
GRAND TOTAL $9,973,864 $12,503,650 $10,155,373 $14,450,723 $12,146,197 $15,487,596 $16,970,627 $1,483,031 9.58%
Operations $5,286,133 $6,613,009 $4,829,223 $7,132,879 $5,917,261 $7,571,931 $8,114,568 $542,637 7.17%
SPED $1,794,328 $2,810,835 $1,930,034 $3,286,233 $2,042,925 $3,561,541 $3,827,388 $265,848 7.46%
Trans $1,087,298 $1,184,659 $897,490 $1,230,728 $1,311,490 $1,400,228 $1,530,153 $129,925 9.28%
Choice/Charter $1,806,105 $1,895,147 $2,498,626 $2,800,883 $2,874,521 $2,953,896 $3,498,518 $544,622 18.44%
$9,973,864 $12,503,650 $10,155,373 $14,450,723 $12,146,197 $15,487,596 $16,970,627 $1,483,031 9.58%
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Region Only - NHS / NMS Actual Budget Actual Budget Actual Budget Proposed Dollar %
2020-2021 2021-2022 2021-2022 2022-2023 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 Increase Increase
GRAND TOTAL $15,487,596 $16,970,627
Use of Circuit Breaker Funds 8735 (1,269,878)$ (925,670)$
Use of School Choice Funds 8720 (1,008,890)$ (925,000)$
Use of Cape Cod Tech Revolving Funds 8720 (10,000)$ (10,000)$
Use of Firebird Revolving Funds 8720 (10,000)$ (10,000)$
$13,188,828 $15,099,957 $1,911,129 14.49%
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Nauset Public Schools
78 Eldredge Park Way, Orleans, MA 02653 (508)255-8800 www.nausetschools.org
Brooke A. Clenchy/Superintendent of Schools
Joanna Hughes/Interim Assistant Superintendent of Schools Giovanna Venditti/Director of Finance & Operations
Matthew Kravitz/Director of Student Services Dr. Taylor Wrye/Director of Technology & Information
To: Town Administrators and Town Managers
From: Brooke A. Clenchy, Superintendent
Date: March 18, 2024
Re: Nauset Regional Schools Budget Information
At their meeting on March 7, 2024, the Nauset Regional School Committee voted to approve the FY25 operating
budget, debt, and capital budget for the Regional Schools totaling $37,369,351 and to certify the assessments
for each member town. I have attached the Budget Summary Sheets that detail these amounts.
The total operating budget for FY25 is $39,040,181 (after applying $1,870,670 of expenses directly to various
revolving accounts per DESE). The Net Operating Budget after applying $9,796,323 of revenue (in addition,
$1,870,670 has been utilized directly from various revolving accounts per DESE) is $29,243,858 which is an
increase of $1,479,864 representing a 5.33% increase over the FY24 Net Operating budget.
The Budget Summary Sheet also contains the debt service figures for FY25 comprised of principal and interest
payment for prior projects for the High School (Green Repair Project) and the Middle School (Roof Project)
totaling $228,813. In addition, the cost of borrowing (interest and principal $7,801,150) for the High School
MSBA project is an estimate at this time pending the bonding for the project in May. Also included is the Reserve
for Debt Service to Reduce Debt in the amount of $505,867 from the premiums received on two Bond Anticipation
Notes (BAN’s) and the premium on prior bonding $916 to reduce the debt. Total debt to be funded $7,523,180
in FY25.
The total assessment to be apportioned based on the Statutory Method (See calculations attached) as voted by
the School Committee is $37,369,351 an increase of $4,456,041 or a 13.54% increase.
BREWSTER $17,298,849
EASTHAM $ 7,645,890
ORLEANS $ 8,234,058
WELLFLEET $ 4,190,554
The budget for the annual Capital Repair & Maintenance account is $602,313 which represents an increase of
2.50% over the FY24 funding. A final copy is attached along with a summary for use in your Town’s Warrant if
applicable.
BREWSTER $279,645
EASTHAM $122,409
ORLEANS $132,652
WELLFLEET $ 67,607
Town Administrators and Town Managers
March 18, 2024
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Total Debt net of $8,029,963 less Reduction for Debt Service to Reduce Debt $505,867, less Reduction for Bond
Premium $916 is $7,523,180 and is allocated as follows:
BREWSTER $ 3,492,908
EASTHAM $ 1,528,943
ORLEANS $ 1,656,890
WELLFLEET $ 844,439
I have attached the Final approved line item budgets and descriptive materials for review by your respective
Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee.
In summation, the FY24 Final approved operating budget for the Regional Schools totaling $37,369,351
which is an increase of $4,456,041 representing a 13.54% increase over the FY24 total budget inclusive
of the operating budget, debt, and capital allocated as follows:
BREWSTER $17,298,849
EASTHAM $ 7,645,890
ORLEANS $ 8,234,058
WELLFLEET $ 4,190,554
FY25 CAPITAL REPAIR & MAINTENANCE PLAN SUMMARY (for warrants as needed)
The Nauset Regional School District is requesting funds for the annual capital repair and maintenance portion
of their budget. Funds are used to implement repairs to the school facilities and grounds and to purchase
necessary capital equipment. In FY25 funds will be used as follows:
Middle School:
General repairs
Painting and trip work
Roof repairs
Replace classroom flooring and mold remediation
Town Administrators and Town Managers
March 18, 2024
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High School:
General repairs - HVAC
General repairs
Maintenance building
Internet Access Points and applicable licenses (50-60% reimbursable by Fed)
Internet provider relocation fee (50-60% reimbursable by Fed)
New two-way radios
Central Office:
No funds are being requested in FY25.
Please let me know if you need any further information.
Sincerely,
Brooke A. Clenchy
Brooke A. Clenchy
Superintendent of Schools
Attachments
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Region Only – NHS/NMS Office FY2025 Budget
Line Item Descriptions & Justification
February 15, 2024
Ver 1
FINAL
8741 Transportation MS RD
The District will be entering into year two of a five year contract with the Cape Cod Collaborative for
the District’s regular day transportation needs. The FY25 budgeted amount reflects an increase of
$61,806, representing an increase of 9.34%. Rates were increased due to an increase in additional
hours for drivers and various cost increases.
8742 Transportation MS Early Bus
Transportation MS Early route. The District will be entering into year two of a five year contract with
the Cape Cod Collaborative for the District’s transportation needs. The FY25 budgeted amount
reflects an increase of $2,527, representing an increase of 9.34%. Rates were increased due to an
increase in additional hours for drivers and various cost increases.
8743 Transportation MS Late Bus
Transportation MS Late route. This represents two buses (200 runs) for this service at the Middle
School for FY25. The FY25 budgeted amount reflects an increase of $1,519, representing an increase
of 9.34%. Rates were increased due to an increase in additional hours for drivers and various cost
increases.
8744 Transportation HS RD
The District will be entering into year two of a five year contract with the Cape Cod Collaborative for
the District’s regular day transportation needs. The FY25 budgeted amount reflects an increase of
$61,806, representing an increase of 9.34%. Rates were increased due to an increase in additional
hours for drivers and various cost increases.
8745 Transportation HS Late Bus
Transportation HS Late route is for 104 days. This represents two buses (208 runs) for this service at
the High School. The District will be entering into year two of a five year contract with the Cape Cod
Collaborative for the District’s regular day transportation needs. The FY25 budgeted amount reflects
an increase of $1,461, representing an increase of 9.34%. Rates were increased due to an increase in
additional hours for drivers and various cost increases.
8754 Transportation Fuel Escalation Charges HS
The District will be entering into year two of a five year contract with the Cape Cod Collaborative for
the District’s regular day transportation needs. This line item is not applicable for FY25 and no
funding is being requested for this line item for FY25.
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8751 Transportation Fuel Escalation Charges MS
The District will be entering into year two of a five year contract with the Cape Cod Collaborative for
the District’s regular day transportation needs. This line item is not applicable for FY25 and no
funding is being requested for this line item for FY25.
8758 Transportation-McKinney Vento
Represents costs to transport homeless students to other schools. This line item for FY25 is based on
the actual amount spent in FY23. An increase of $806 and an increase of 4.40%.
8728 School Choice Tuition
Reviewed the actual costs for two, three, four year average and the actual costs for FY24 and projected
based on the actual costs for School Choice Tuition paid by the District. FY25 costs represents 59
students. Line item is level funded for FY25.
8729 Charter School Tuition
Reviewed the current enrollment (117), three and four year averages for the Lighthouse Charter and
Sturgis Charter Schools. Three year average for Lighthouse Charter is 79 and three year average for
Sturgis Charter is 26. FY25 projected per pupil costs are as follows: Lighthouse Charter $24,894;
Sturgis Charter $30,427. This reflects an increase of $544,622 or a 21.69% percentage increase for
FY25.
8730 SE Salaries Tutors
Provides short-term tutoring services for students in out-of-district programs. The funding being
requested in FY25 is based on actual amounts spent in FY23.
8731 SE Contracted Services Tutors
Provides tutoring services for special needs students. No funding is being requested in FY25 based on
actual amounts spent in prior years.
8732 SE Contracted Services Psychological
Provides for outside psychological consulting services for special needs students for assessment. No
funding is being requested in FY25 based on actual amounts spent in prior years.
8766 SE Psychological Salaries
Provides for the salary for psychological professional staff services for special needs students for
assessment. No funding is being requested in FY25 based on actual amounts spent in prior years.
8740 SE Salaries Speech Therapeutic, OT, PT
Represents the Elementary portion of Speech Therapeutic, OT & PT services which are billed to the
five elementary schools. Amounts are based on a three year averaging of actual hours spent in each
building. The High School and Middle School portion is reflected in their respective operating budget.
This reflects an increase of $39,567 or a 16.73% percentage increase for FY25.
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8752 SE Contracted Services Speech Therapeutic, OT, PT
Represents the Region costs for outside services required for students for Speech Therapeutic, OT &
PT services. This reflects an increase of $29,156 or a 100% increase for FY25 based on student need.
8733 SE Contracted Services Transportation
Represents contracted services for Out-of-District Collaborative placements of special needs students’
transportation through the Cape Cod Collaborative. Amount funded based on student needs and
increased by $398,504 or an increase of 111.34% based on current FY24 student needs and FY25
projected student needs.
8734 SE Contracted Services Trans Parent Reimburse
Represents amounts paid to parents for transportation reimbursement. Line item is decreased by
$170,440 for FY25 and is based on the number of students being transported by parents. Line item
reflects a decrease of 86.76% for FY25.
8746 SE Transportation MS
This amount represents amounts for Middle School Special Needs transportation costs for in District
transportation expenses. The projected increase of $2,989 or a 5.22% increase as provided by the Cape
Cod Collaborative. The District is charged per actual mileage as opposed to per bus per day fee.
This line item is based on the student need for this service.
8747 SE Transportation MS Summer
This amount represents amounts for Middle School Special Needs transportation costs for in District
transportation expenses for Summer Programming based on student needs. The projected cost for
FY25 is level funded.
8748 SE Transportation HS
This amount represents amounts for High School Special Needs transportation costs for in District
transportation expenses. The projected increase of $13,160 or a 5.22% increase as provided by the
Cape Cod Collaborative. Included in this expense are costs for field trips, and transportation costs for
the various programs inclusive of the following: Best Buddies Program, Life Skills Program, After
School Program and Breakfast Café Program. The District is charged per actual mileage as opposed
to per bus per day fee. This line item is based on the student need for this service.
8735 SE Tuition Non-Public Schools
Tuition paid for Special Needs tuition to non-public schools for out-of-district residential/day
placements for students with special needs which cannot be serviced in the District. This line item
reflects an increase of $206,008 or an increase of 13.68% for FY25 compared to costs for FY24. This
is based on current student enrollment and projected enrollment for FY25.
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8736 SE Tuition Collaborative
Tuition paid for Special Needs tuition to the Cape Cod Collaborative placements for students with
special needs which cannot be serviced in the District. This line item reflects a decrease of $256,943 or
a decrease of 27.07% for FY25 compared to costs for FY24. This is based on the current student
enrollment and projected enrollment for FY25.
8737 SE Itinerant Services
Services provided to special education students based on their IEP where the student resides within the
four member towns. Line item is based on actual expenses incurred in FY23.
8701 Salaries Committee/Council Administrative Assistant
Compensation for the recording secretary to cover various meetings. Amount is contractual and is
Increased by $3,583 based on actual amounts spent in FY23 due to an increase in hours worked or an
increase of 46.87% for FY25.
8702 Supplies Treasurer
Line item covers costs for supplies for our Treasurer. Line item is level funded for FY25.
8703 Meet/Dues/Subscriptions
Funds for meetings, dues and subscriptions. Line item for FY25 is level funded.
8704 Salary Treasurer
Line item covers the salary for the District’s Treasurer. Amount is contractual and increased $22,402
or a 120.45% increase for FY25 is based on the number of hours worked per contract language.
8705 Annual Fiscal Audit/Actuarial
Amounts expended for auditing services. Amounts reviewed for last year and current year costs and
the level of services to be provided in FY25. Line item is increased by $22,250 or an increase of
46.31% for FY25.
8706 Banking Services
Anticipated costs for banking services for FY25 is level funded for FY25.
8707 Medicaid Collection Services
Amounts paid to a third party vendor to submit applicable paperwork for Medicaid reimbursements on
behalf of the District and the four member Towns. Line item is level funded in FY25 is based on the
amount collected from Medicaid by the vendor on the District’s behalf.
8708 Advertising
Line item funds costs for advertisement for the District. Amount is increased by $74 or an increase of
4.92% based on the actual amounts spent in FY23.
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8709 Legal Services School Committee
Amount is funded for FY25 based on the actual expenditures in FY23. Line item amount is increased
by $17,973 for FY25 representing an increase of 27.26%.
8768 Tech Technician Salary
This line item funds part of the salary for the Chief Network Officer (previously this was the
technology support staff person who maintained the technology infrastructure of the High School
campus, Middle School campus and Central Office). Additional funding is through Central Office
budget ($19,012). Also included is the salary for Technology Technician who supports the five
elementary schools. This amount is billed to the five elementary schools annually. FY25 is based on
individual contracts. The Technology Department was reconfigured in FY23 and again in FY24. Line
item is increased $18,345 for FY25 an increase of 12.07% due to changes in contract language and an
increase in duties due to the reconfiguration of the Technology Department.
8711 Salary Professional Development
Line item funds the salary for any professional development. Reviewed the prior year actual costs. No
funding is requested in FY25.
8712 Substitutes Professional Development
Line item funds professional development costs for substitutes. Reviewed prior year actual costs. No
funding is requested in FY25.
8713 Contracted Services Professional Development
Line item funds professional development costs. Reviewed prior year actual costs. Line item is level
funded in FY25.
8714 Professional Development Growth Reimbursement
Line item level funded for FY25 from previous year per contract language.
8771 Professional Development Ed Assistants
Line item level funded for FY25 from previous year per contract language.
8773 Professional Development Administrative Assistants
Line item level funded for FY25 from previous year per contract language
8767 Professional Development Supplies
Line item covers professional development supplies. No funds are requested for FY25.
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8716 County Retirement Assessment
Amount is based on FY24 appropriation information provided by the Barnstable County Retirement
Association. Amount represents full payment of the District’s portion of the retirement expense on
July 1, 2024. Savings of $15,677 will be realized by paying in one payment versus two payments.
Previous year’s budget amount reflected one payment. FY25 amount reflects a decrease of $16,247
of expenses, reflecting a decrease of 1.71%.
8719 Medicare NRSD Share
Amount is based on the projected FY25 salaries and is the employer’s portion of the Medicare costs at
a rate of 1.45%. Amount is increased $16,000 for FY25 representing a 4.44% increase.
8720 Employer’s Share Health Insurance
This represents the Employer’s portion of health insurance costs. This amount reflects an increase of
An 8% in premium. FY25 amount reflects an increase of $217,310 or a 5.62% increase. The premium
is for the following plans: Blue Card Elect Preferred PPO, Network Blue NE HMO, Harvard Pilgrim
PPO, Harvard Pilgrim HMO; the HSA-Qualified High Deductible Health Plans for the following
plans: Blue Care Elect Preferred PPO (PPO Saver), Network Blue NE HMO (HMO Saver), Harvard
Pilgrim HSAQ PPO and Harvard Pilgrim HSAQ HMO based on the final published rates by the Cape
Cod Municipal Health Group. The District participates in the Cape Cod Municipal Health Group.
(Employer’s portion is 70%). Prior budgeting practices included the retirees’ portion in this line item
as well. Line item reflects an increase of two plans from FY24. Retirees’ portion is separated and
included in line item budget #8724 Employer’s Share Retired Health Insurance.
8772 OPEB Contribution
Line item funds the District’s OPEB contribution. Previously, this was based on 1% of the budgetary
costs of the following budget line items: #8720 Employer’s Share of Health Insurance; #8724
Employer’s Share of Retired Health Insurance; and #8764 Section 18 Health Insurance Expense. Per
the vote of the School Committee, this line item was increased to $450,000 beginning in FY21. Line
item is level funded in FY25.
8721 Employer’s Share of Life Insurance
Line item funds the employer’s share of the employees’ life insurance. Line item is level funded from
previous year for FY25.
8722 Worker’s Compensation Insurance
Line item funds the workers’ compensation insurance premiums for Region’s employees for work-
related injuries. Line item is level funded for FY25.
8723 Unemployment Insurance
Line item has been increased for FY25 based on the actual expenses incurred for FY23. Line item
is increased by $50,867 or a 82.04% increase in FY25. Amount may fluctuate based on the number of
employees who file for and receive unemployment insurance benefits.
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8725 Buildings contents/liability/auto insurance
The District increased the deductible in FY14 and again in FY20 realizing additional savings in
premium costs. Amount is increased by $61,868 or an increase of 30% for FY25 based on our recent
claim history and the High School building project after consulting with our MIIA Insurance
Representative. This increase in premium is due to the increase in the value of the District
properties per MIIA requirements and the High School building project values.
8726 Officer Bonds
This line item covers the Treasurer and two School Committee Members. Amount is level
funded for FY25.
8727 Interscholastic Athletic Insurance
Line item is level funded for FY25.
8724 Employer’s Share Retired Health Ins.
This line item represents the Employer’s share of retirees’ health insurance costs. Amount reflects an
increase of $124,524 or an increase of 14.15% based on an increase in the number of retirees (14) and
an increase in the overall costs for retirees reflecting the final published rates by the Cape Cod
Municipal Health Group. The District participates in the Cape Cod Municipal Health Group.
8764 Section 18 Health Ins. Expense.
This line item represents the penalty assessed to the District. Amount is an actual amount based on the
number of retirees who did not elect Medicare upon attaining the age 65. Line item is reduced by
$2,100 or a decrease of 80.77% in FY25 based on the number of retirees remaining.
8774 Region Facilities Director Salary
This line item funds the contractual salary for the Region Facilities Director to oversee the MSBA
High School renovation project, and the Middle School and Central O ffice buildings. Line item
reflects an increase of $5,000 for FY25 per contract language.
8770 Architectural/Engineering Design Services
This line item assists the Finance Office with the various interior and exterior repair/renovation capital
projects such as window replacements, classroom modifications, handicap accessibility, science lab
upgrades, elevators, roof replacements, brick restorations, HVAC modifications, etc., required for the
Nauset Regional School District buildings.
Proposed work is inclusive of investigating problematic areas in site infrastructure, architectural,
structural and building systems as well as recommendations of detailed repairs and the development of
cost estimates for such repairs for the Nauset Regional School District. Assignments may include
documenting existing conditions, investigating the nature and diversity of the problems and proposing
alternate methods of repair for resolution of the problems. Detailed projects would be inclusive of the
development of recommended solutions which may include pre-schematic design and outline
specification with cost estimates and/or prepare construction documents and administer the
construction contract for the solution. This architectural/engineering design services would inspect
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each of the locations to determine the specific work required and provide the Nauset Regional School
District with a report prior to the preparation of design and bid plans for construction.
No funding is being requested for FY25 for this budget line item.
8776 Salary Elementary Curriculum Director
This line item is new in FY25 and funds the salary for the Elementary Director of Curriculum,
Instruction and Assessment. Total salary in FY25 is $32,307. Line item will be billed to the five
elementary schools. Previously, this position was funded in the Central Office Operating Budget.
NAUSET REGIONAL SCHOOLS Ver 2
OPERATING BUDGET 3.7.2024
FY2025 FINAL
Revised 5/11/23 %
Certified Budget Certified Budget Certified Budget Certified Budget Certified Budget Proposed Budget Increase Increase
EXPENSE 2019-20 2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 Decrease (Decrease)
MS 8,245,521 8,452,061 8,663,380 8,808,190 9,309,725 9,627,354 317,629 3.41%
HS 11,781,018 11,859,106 12,155,584 12,348,334 12,570,735 13,057,888 487,153 3.88%
OPEB Contribution 400,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00%
Region Only 9,498,049 10,381,124 10,287,050 12,017,123 13,188,828 15,099,957 1,911,129 14.49%
Region's Share of Central Office 1,077,127 1,105,556 1,151,988 1,149,949 1,187,337 1,254,982 67,645 5.70%
Total 31,001,715 31,797,847 32,258,002 34,323,596 36,256,625 39,040,181 2,783,556 7.68%
INCOME
State Base Aid 3,491,268 3,526,826 3,562,549 3,598,819 3,670,819 3,741,649 70,830 1.93%
Charter School Aid 61,549 58,154 299,244 475,921 500,020 963,343 463,323 92.66%
State Transportation Aid 819,851 819,851 819,851 819,851 744,795 975,663 230,868 31.00%
Truro & Provincetown Tuition 2,344,166 2,118,863 1,880,965 1,987,618 1,974,898 1,802,424 (172,474)-8.73%
Elem. Ass. Therapists/Technology/Curriculum Dir.202,429 227,140 260,911 246,853 321,099 420,618 99,519 30.99%
Estimated Receipts 200,000 211,000 106,000 106,000 281,000 1,200,000 919,000 327.05%
Transfer from E&D 590,000 946,760 946,760 1,306,445 1,000,000 692,626 (307,374)-30.74%
Prior Transfer-In from Revolving Funds***0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00%
7,709,263 7,908,594 7,876,280 8,541,507 8,492,631 9,796,323 1,303,692 15.35%
Total Operating Budget 23,292,452 23,889,253 24,381,722 25,782,089 27,763,994 29,243,858 1,479,864 5.33%
Construction Debt Service 267,286 256,450 364,659 295,813 4,562,669 8,029,963 3,467,294 75.99%
Reserve for Debt Service to Reduce Debt 0 0 0 0 0 505,867 505,867 100.00%
Transfer from E&D 4,106 1,154 0 2,129 975 916 (59)-6.05%
SBAB Reimbursement 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00%
DEBT TO BE FUNDED 263,180 255,296 364,659 293,684 4,561,694 7,523,180 3,467,353 64.92%
Capital Plan Projects 532,356 545,665 559,307 573,290 587,622 602,313 14,691 2.50%
TOTAL ASSESSMENT 24,087,988 24,690,214 25,305,688 26,649,063 32,913,310 37,369,351 4,456,041 13.54%
***Region Only Budget is presented net after the use of the Revolving Funds to charge operating expenses totaling $1,870,670 directly
to the Revolving Funds.
****Construction Debt Service for the High School Building Project is an estimate at this time after consultation with our Financial Advisor.
Line item consists of interest and principal payment on Bonds (May, 2024).
Also included is the annual interest and principal on prior projects for the HS and MS.
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NAUSET REGIONAL SCHOOLS 3/7/2024
FY2025 ver 2
FINAL
OPERATING EXPENSE BUDGETED FROM REVOLVING FUNDS
Certified Certified Certified Certified Certified Proposed %
Budget Budget Budget Budget Budget Budget Increase/Increase
EXPENSE 2019-2020 2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 (Decrease)(Decrease)
Circuit Breaker Revolving Fund 764,274 930,600 930,600 1,180,600 1,269,878 925,670 (344,208) -0.53%
School Choice Revolving Fund 2,128,100 1,556,500 1,276,000 1,233,000 1,008,890 925,000 (83,890) -27.51%
Cape Cod Tech Revolving Fund 6,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 - 0.00%
Firebird Revolving Fund - - - 10,000 10,000 10,000 - 0.00%
MS Building Use Fund - - - - - - - 0.00%
HS Building Use Fund - - - - - - - 0.00%
International Student Revolving Fund - 25,000 - - - - - 0.00%
Total Expenses Funded With Revolving Funds***2,898,374 2,522,100 2,216,600 2,433,600 2,298,768 1,870,670 (428,098)-15.61%
***Per DESE starting in FY18 Nauset will budget a portion of expenditures directly out of Revolving Funds instead of appropriations
for those revolving funds revenue budgeted as a general fund revenue source (Transfer-In).
****Region Only Budget is presented net after the use of the Revolving Funds to charge operating expenses totaling $1,870,670 directly
to the Revolving Funds.
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NAUSET REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT ver 2
Regional School Assessment-- FY25 3/7/2024
Statutory Method FINAL
% of Students 46.42860%20.32310%22.02380%11.22450%100.00000%
Member Town Brewster Eastham Orleans Wellfleet Total
Budget $36,395,487
Chapter 70 -$3,741,649
Minimum Local Requirement (MLC)*-$14,218,212 $6,550,099 $2,940,861 $3,135,298 $1,591,954 $14,218,212
Other Sources of Income -$5,079,011
Amount above Chapt.70 and MLC $13,356,615 $6,201,289 $2,714,478 $2,941,634 $1,499,214 $13,356,615
Transportation $2,644,694
Reg. Transp. Income -$975,663
Amount Above Reimb.$1,669,031 $774,908 $339,199 $367,584 $187,340 $1,669,031
Debt Service & Capital Articles $8,632,276
Reduction for Debt Service to Reduce Debt -$505,867
Reduction for Bond Premium -$916
Amount above Reimb.$8,125,493 $3,772,553 $1,651,352 $1,789,542 $912,046 $8,125,493
Total Budget $47,672,457
TOTAL ASSESSMENT STATUTORY METHOD $17,298,849 $7,645,890 $8,234,058 $4,190,554 $37,369,351 $37,369,351
Chapter 70 Aid $3,741,649
Regional Transportation Income $975,663
Reduction for Debt Service to Reduce Debt $505,867
Bond Premium $916
Local Income $5,079,011
Budget Income Cross Check $47,672,457
*Per DESE FY25 Preliminary Chapter 70 Aid and Net School Spending Requirements
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Region Shared - Central Office
Budget
Actual
Budget
Actual
Budget
Actual
Budget
Proposed
Dollar
%
2020-2021
2020-2021
2021-2022
2021- 022
2022-2023
2022-2023
2023-2024
2024-2025
Increase
increase
$0 0.00%
$0 0.00%
$0 0.00%
$0 0.00%
$0 0.00%
$0 0,00%
$0 0.00%
Salary Superintendent
8803
$208,280
$273,155
$213,481
$190,000
$207,000
$207,000
$212,175
$212,175
Salary Administrative Asst. to Superintendent
8805
$90,257
$108,553
$80,600
$85,000
$87,125
$90,000
$92,250
$92,250
Contracted Svcs Consulting Superintendent
8807
$0
$15,700
_ $0
$10,000
_$0
$0
$0
$0
Contracted Professional Svcs Superintendent
8885
$0
$0
$0
$438
$0
$0
$2,500
$2,500
Meet/Dues/Subscriptions Superintendent
8808
$3,150
$3,094
$3,150
$7,692
$3,150
$4,496
$8,588
$8,588
Travel Superintendent
8809
$2,500
$20
$1,811
$86
$1,811
$119
$1,811
$1,811
Professional Development Superintendent
8810
$3,400
$0
$3,400
$348
$3,400
$195
$3,400
$3,400
$307,587
$400,522
$302,442
$293,564
$302,486
$301,810
$320,724
$320,724
$0
-$9,125
$0
-$11,787
$87
$0
$0
0.00%
-5.40%
0.00%
-14.37%
100.00%
0.00%
0.00%
8811
Salary Assistant Superintendent
Salary Elementary Director of Curriculum, Inst. Ass.
$147,584
$60,765
$151,473
$150,000
$153,750
$165,000
$169,125
$160,000
8812
$0
$0
$0
$17,730
$30,750
$18,475
$31,519
$31,519
Salary Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Super.
Travel Assistant Superintendent
8813
$52,519
$21,540
$0
$0
$0
$0
$82,000
$70,213
8814
$0
$0
$0
$536
$0
$87
$0
$87
Meet/Dues/Subscrip Assistant Superintendent
8815
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$3,000
$1,000
$1,000
Professional Development Assistant Superintendent
8816
$1,000
$0
$1,000
$1,573
$1,000
$Z563
$5,000
$5,000
$201,103
$82,305
$152,473
$169,839
$185,500
$189,125
$288,644
$267,819
-$20,825
-7.21%
0.00%
$0
Salary Administrator of Prof Development
8847
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0 0.00%
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NAUSET REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
FY 2025 BUDGET WORKSHEET
Region Shared - Central Office
Salaries CustodianS 8869
Sarary Nurse Leader 8874
Professional Development Nurse Leader 8883
Substitute Nurse Training 8884
Budget Actual Budget Actual
2020-2021 2020-2021 2021-2022 2021-2022
Budget
2022-2023
Actual
2022-2023
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Budget Proposed Dollar 94
2023-2024
2024-2025 Increase Increase
$11,755 510,658
$11,755 510,658
$12,150
$12,150
59,167 513,494
$9,167
59,478
$9,478
$14,435
514,435
$427 2.96%
513,494
$5,151 55,360
$5,385
$0 $128,125
$o
$o $o
$0 $375
50
so
$300 $0
$150
$980
$1,000
50
$427 2.96%
$0 0.00%
$500 100.00%
$0 0.00%
55,151
Salary Dir of Fin & Optns 8817
Salary Business Office Staff 8819
Substitute Staffing Business Office 8821
General Contracted Svcs Business 8822
Postage 8823
Office Supplies Business 8824
Office Equipment Business 8825
Travel Business Manager 8826
Meet/Dues/Subscriptions Business 8827
Professional Development Business 8828
Professional Dvlp Business Office 8829
Salary Director of Student Services 8858
Salary Admin. Assistant to Director Student Services 8860
Office Supplies Dir of Student Services 8862
Meet/Dues/Pub Dir Student Services 8864
5151,488
5319,425
so
$15,525
$5,000
$12,842
$5,600
51,200
$3,550
$1,700
$155,183 5151,488
5341,017
50
52,542
$7,160
$13,902
$5,956
582
$4,135
$400
$140,190
5174,250
$178,278
5178,606
$347,166 $366,462 $372,009 5391,893 5414,885 5414,885
50 $0 $0 $552 $0 $0
$15,525 $3,572 515,525 511,723 $15,525 515,525
$5,000 $242 55,000 54,227 $5,000 $5,000
$12,842 $12,892 $13,902 $8,349 513,902 513,902
57,100 $5,784
$462 $44
53,700 54,251
$1,700 $2,953
$7,100 $3,138 57,100 57,100
$462 $390 $462 $462
$4,135 $2,866 $4,251 $4,251
$1,700 $3,424 $2,975 $3,424
$0
$0
So
So
$o
$0
50
$500 0.38%
$0 0.00%
$0 0.00%
$0 0.00%
$0 0.00%
$0 0.00%
$0 0.00%
$0 0.00%
$0 0.00%
$0 0.00%
$449 15.09%
$0 0.00%
$516,330 $530,377
$544,983
$536,390
$594,083
$604,840
$642,706
5154,721
$72,872
5140,000
$53,784
5142,800
$56,591
5133,000
$58,006
$151,700
$80,000
$136,700
$73,379
$155,493
$73,800
$500
$500
$500
$348
$500
$138
$56
5500
$1,050
$229,143
$1,200
$1,050
$0
$191,354
$1,200
$233,400
$210,273
51,200
$230,993
$449 0.07%
-$5,493 -3.53%
-$13,800 -18.70%
$0 0.00%
$0 0.00%
419,293 -8.35%
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FY 2025 BUDGET WORKSHEET
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Budget Actual Budget Actual Budget Actual Budget Proposed Dollar %
2020-2021 2020-2021 2021-2022 2021-2022 2022-2023 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 Increase Increase
Salary Dir & Admin. Assistant to Human Resources 8830 $126,562 $130,532 $135,959 $172,400 $166,909 $206,094 $210,125 $210,125 $0 0.00%
Consulting Human Resources _ _ 8832 $0 $0 $0 _ $0 $0 $3,650 $0 $3,650 $3,650 100.00%
Meet/Dues/Subscriptions Human Resources 8833 $350 $90 $450 $288 $450 $565 $450 $565 $115 25.56%
Contracted Services Legal 8834 $9,000 $6,392 $9,000 $16,520 $9,000 $7,696 $16,520 $16,520 $0 0.00%
Professional Dev Human Resources 8873 $0 $0 $100 $1,406 $100 $0 $1,406 $1,406 80 0.00%
Advertising Human Resources 8875 $2,700 $3,150 _ $3,000 $1,475 $3,150 $461 $3,743 $4,743 $1,000 26.72%
Salary Director of Technology
Salary Chief Network Officer
Salary Infrastructure Maintenance
Salary Chief Technology Officer
Contracted Svcs Technology
Computer Supplies
Computer Software
Computer Hardware
Other Technology Expense
Professional Development Technology
Other District -Wide Supplies
District -Wide Tech Infrastructure Maint. Contr. Sv.
8836
8865
8867
8886
8838
8840
8841
8842
8843
8845
8887
8888
ELL Coordinator 8866
Salary Food Services Director 8879
Salary Food Services Bookkeeper 8882
Travel Food Services Director 8880
$138,612
$140,164 $148,509
$192,089 $179,609
$218,466
$232,244
$237,009
$109,723
$125,426 $134,640
$140,000 $125,000
$82,538
$105,575
$19,012
$145,000
$19,012
so
$66,234
$0
so so
$87,203 5113,118
so $0
so so
5119,855 5129,480
so $0
50
5136,880
so
$0
$117,875
$98,390
51,500
51,500
531,788
$3,000
51,500
$5,000
$5,400
$0
$0
$45,154
51,500
51,500
$2,500
$2,000
51,000
542,773 549,745
$52,230 $51,237
$56,948
$83,585
$1,500
$1,500
55,000
$3,000
$1,500
55,000
$5,400
$422 $1,500
$0 $1,500
$0 $1,500
5180 $1,500
$607
$1,212
$5,686
$3,392
$6,688 $2,500
$3,673 $6,688
52,780 $2,000
5440 $2,000
$0 51,000
50 50
$o $o
$348 $1,000
$765
$0
$0
$0 $0
$o $0
$0
$0
$4,765 2.05%
$39,425 37.34%
$0 0.00%
$0 0.00%
-$117,875 -100.00%
-$14,805 -15.05%
$0 0.00%
$0 0.00% _
-$26,788 -84.27%
$0 0.00%
$0 0.00%
$0 0.00%
$0 0.00%
$229,611
$262,952 $306,003
$319,066 $318,405
$288,028
$390,540
$270,497
so
$5,551 $5,386
$5,551 $5,386
$0 $5,386
50
$0
50
$0
$5,386
4120,043 -30.74%
$5, 386
100.00%
$0
$0 $5,386
$5,386
$84,521
851,578
$84,934 $86,633
$50,880 $53,625
$62,040 8105,044
854,190 $57,414
$0
$107,670
$60,374
$107,670
$60,374
$200
$0 $200
$0 $0
57,853
$0
$0
80
$5,386 100.00%
$0
$0
$o
0.00%
0,00%
0.00%
8136,297
$135,814 $140,458
5116,230 5162,458
$7,853
5168,044
$168,044
T
$0 0.00%
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FY 2025 BUDGET WORKSHEET
Region Shared - Central Office
2115/2024
ver 3
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Budget Actual Budget Actual Budget Actual Budget Proposed Dollar
2020-2021 2020-2021 2021-2022 2021-2022 2022-2023 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 Increase Increase
Supplies Maintenance 8850 51,500 $4,548
$1,721
$2,800
$11,287
$4,800
$1,056
$2,473
$2,952
$1,937
53,686
$1,816
$6,703
$3,216
$408
$2,433
$1,830
$4,548
$2,800
$11,287
$4,800
$1,056
$2,473
$2,952
$1,937
$2,457
$2,054
$7,374
$3,456
$556
$6,385
$1,745
$1,212
$4,548
$4,200
$16,931
$4,800
$1,056
$3,569
$2,952
$1,937
$4,548
$4,200
$16,931
$4,800
$1,056
$6,385
$2,952
$1,937
$42,809
Natural Gas 8851 52,800 $1,378
Electricity 8852 $11,287 $7,700
Telephone 8853 $4,800 53,192
Water 8854 $1,056 5600
Contracted Svcs General Maintenance 8855 $2,500 $14,894
Contracted Svcs Security 8856 $1,575 $1,500
Contracted Svcs Extraordinary Maint. 8857 $1,250 $0
Joint Comte Secretary Salary
Membership and Consultants
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0 _
$2,816
$0
$0
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%_
0.00%
78.90%
0.00%
0.00%
$26,768 $33,812
$29,026
$20,092
$31,853
$25,239
$39,993
8801 $700 5934
8802 $14,398 $11,547
RESERVE FOR NEGOTIATION VARIOUS
$700
$14,398
$15,098
$0
$12,917
$12,917
$700
$14,398
$0
520,048
$700
519,488
$700
$25,937
$2,816 7.04%
$o
$6,449
0.00%
33.09%
$15,098 $12,481
$15,098
$20,048
$20,188
$26,637
$6,449
31.94%
$116,576
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FY 2025 BUDGET WORKSHEET
211512024
Region Shared- Central Office Budget Actual Budget Actual Budget
2020-2021 2020-2021 2021-2022 2021-2022 2022-2023
ver 3
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Actual Budget Proposed Dollar %
2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 Increase Increase.
SUB TOTAL REGION SHARED - CENTRAL OFFICE $1,817,455 $1,815,855 $1,862,854
Use of Title I Funds
8812 $0 $0 $0
Use of Title 1 Funds 8813 $0 $0 _ $0
Use of Title I Funds 8811 $0 $0 $0
Use of Title IV Funds 8866 $0 $0 $0
Move to Region Only Bill to Elementary Schools' 8812 $0 $0 $0
Use of ESSER II & ESSER III Funds 8874 $0 $0 $0
Move to Region and Elementary Schools Budgets 8874 $0 $0 $0
Use of ESSER II & ESSER III Funds 8817 $0 $0 $0
Use of ESSER II & ESSER III Funds 8819 $0 $0 $0
Use of ESSER 11 & ESSER III Funds 8836 _ $0 $0 $0
Use of IDEA Funds 8858 $0 $0 $0
Use of Title I Funds 8860 $0 $0 $0
Use of IDEA Funds 8860 $0 $0 $0
$1,861,158 $2,170,897 $1,876,140 j $2,481,339 $2,458,546 422,793 -0.92%
$0 $ (12,270)
$0
so
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
so
$0
$0 $ (10,000)
$0 $ (13,409)
$0 $ (5,000)
$0 $ (5,386)
so $0
$0
$0
so
so
$
so
$0
so
$0
$0
$0
$ (128,125)
$0
$ (29,810)
$ (23,511)
$0
Use of ESSER II & ESSER III Funds 8866 $0 $0 $0
Use of FY25 Rural School Aid various $0 $0 $0
Use of Cape Cod Tech Revolving Funds 8879 $0 $0 _ $0
Move to Region and Elementary Schools Cafeterias 8879 $0 $0 $0
Move to Region and Elementary Schools Cafeterias 8882 $0 $0 $0
Use of Summer Feeding Revolving Funds 8879 $0 $0 $0
$ (27,721)
$0
$0
$ (12,721)
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
so
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
so
$0
$0
$0
$0
$ (82,000)
$0
$0
$ (31,519)
$ (131,328)
$0
$0
$0
$ (105,575)
$ (15,000)
$0
$0
$0
$0
$ (27,721)
$ _ (79,949)
$ (48,299)
$0
$
$
$
(51,053)
(30,947)
(5,386)
(32,307)
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$ (30,000)
$0
$0
$0
$ (50,000)
$ (28,414)
$ (81,948)
$ (49,506)
$0
FY25 TOTAL REGION SHARED - CENTRAL OFFICE $1,817,455 $1,815,855 $1,862,854 $1,861,158
$1,902,944 $1,876,140 $1,959,948 $2,098,985 $139,037 7.09%
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NAUSET REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
FY 2025 BUDGET WORKSHEET
Region Shared - Central Office
CENTRAL OFFICE COSTS ALLOCATIONS
COMPARISON 2025 vs 2024 vs 2023 vs 2022 vs 2021 vs 2020 vs
2019 vs 2018 vs 2017 vs 2016 vs 2015 vs 2014 vs 20/3-
FY25
FY24
FY23
FY22
FY21
FY20
FY19
FY18
FY17
FY16
FY 15
FY 14
FY 13
Increase (Decrease) FY24 TO FY25
CENTRAL OFFICE COSTS ALLOCATIONS
REGION
59.79%
60.59%
60.43%
61.84%
60.83%
60.75%
59.79%
59.53%
60.40%
60.42%
60.94%
60.19%
57.43%
STONY EDDY
10.39% 10.39%
9.85% 9.85%
9.55% 9.55%
9.00% 9.00%
9.49% 9.49%
9.68% 9.68%
9.72% 9.72%
9.92% 9.92%
9.80% 9.80%
9.51% 9.51%
9.12% 9.12%
9.07% 9.06%
10.03% 10.04%
2/15/2024
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EASTHAM ORLEANS WELLFLEET
8.39% 6.73% 4.31%
8.68% 6.59% 4.45%
8.39% 7.17% 4.91%
8.30% 7.41% 4.45%
7.82% 8.02% 4.35%
6.86% 8.74% 4.29%
7.00% 9.03% 4.74%
7.29% 8.69% 4.65%
7.00% 8.44% 4.56%
7.20% 1 8.63% 4.73%
8.08% 8.00% 1 4.74%
7.91% 8.37% 5.40%
9.13% 8.29% 5.07%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
CO SALARIES
OTHER CENTRAL OFFICE EXPENSES
TOTAL FY25 CENTAL OFFICE COSTS ALLOCATIONS
$1,815,734
$283,251
$2,098,985 $ 2,098,985 $ 1,254,982 $ 218,085 $ 218,085 $ 176,105 $ 141,262 1 $ 90,466 $ 2,098,985
-0.80% 0.54% 0.54% -0.29% 0.14% -0.14%
REGION STONY EDDY EASTHAM ORLEANS WELLFLEET
59.79% 10.39% 10.39% 8.39% 6.73% 4.31% 100%
1,815,7341 1,085,627 188,655 188,655 152,340 122,199 78,258 1,815,734
283,251 169,355 29,430 29,430 23,765 19,063 12,208 283,251
TOTAL FY24 CENTRAL OFFICE COSTS ALLOCATIONS $ 1,959,948 $ 1,959,948 $ 1,187,337 $ 193,055
$ 193,055
$
170,123 $ 129,161 1 $ 87,217 1,959,948
INCREASE (DECREASE) FROM FY24 TO FY25 $ 139,037 $ 139,037 $ 67,645 $ 25,030
$ 25,030 1 $ 5,982 5 12,101 1 $ 3,249 $ $ 139,037
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Central Office FY2025 Budget
Line Item Descriptions & Justification
2/15/2024
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FINAL
8803 Salary Superintendent
This line item funds the negotiated contract salary for the Superintendent. Line item is level funded for
FY25 pending contract negotiations.
8805 Salary Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent
This line item funds the Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent.
FY25 pending contract negotiations.
Line item is level funded for
8807 Contracted Services Consulting Superintendent
Line item provides funds for expert advice and consultation related to operations for the
Superintendent. No funds are requested in this line item for FY25
8885 Contracted Professional Services Superintendent
Line item provides funds for expert advice and consultation related to operations for the
Superintendent. Line item is level funded for FY25.
8808 Meeting Expense / Dues / Subscriptions Superintendent
Membership in the MASS, AASA, & ASCD and subscription to the Education Week newspaper.
Costs for coffee / refreshments meetings are paid from this account. Budget line item is level funded
for FY25.
8809 Travel Superintendent
This line item in FY25 funds any repairs and maintenance required for the Central Office vehicle used
for on and off Cape travel by the Superintendent and District staff. Budget line item is level funded in
FY25.
8810 Professional Development Superintendent
Funds for three conferences: AASA (National), MASS (Mashpee), MASC (Hyannis). Budget line
item is level funded in FY25.
8811 Salary Assistant Superintendent
This line item funds the salary for the Assistant Superintendent. Previously this line item was the
Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment. The position has been reconfigured in FY24.
Total salary in FY25 is budgeted at $160,000 due to changes in staffing. Additional funding in FY25
of $30,947 will be charged to Title I funds.
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8812 Salary Elementary Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
This line item funds the salary for the Elementary Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment.
Line item will be billed to the five elementary schools and charged to the Region Only Budget.
Previously, the funding allocation was from the Central Office operating budget and through Title I
grant funding. Line item is level funded for FY25 pending contract negotiations.
8813 Salary Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Superintendent
This line item funds the Administrative Assistant salary to the Assistant Superintendent. Previously
this line item was the Salary for the Grant Manager/Administrative Assistant to the Director of
Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment. This line item has been reduced due to staff changes.
Funding for this position is $70,213; $51,053 will be charged to Title I in FY25.
8814 Travel Assistant Superintendent
This line item funds the travel costs for travel costs for the Assistant Superintendent. Previously this
line item was Travel for the Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment. Funds for FY25 are
based on the actual amount spent in FY23.
8815 Meeting/Dues/Subscriptions Assistant Superintendent
This line item funds the costs for any professional associations and memberships for the Assistant
Superintendent. Previously this line item was Meeting/Dues/Subscriptions for the Director of
Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment. Line item is level funded for FY25.
8816 Professional Development for Assistant Superintendent
This line item funds for conference fees for the Assistant Superintendent. Previously this line item was
the Professional Development for the Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment. This line
item is funded based on the contract language for expense reimbursement. Line item is level funded in
FY25.
8847 Salary Administrator of Professional Development
Previously, this portion of the Assistant Superintendent's salary was allocated to professional
Development. Line item was reclassified to #8811 Salary Assistant Superintendent. This line item is
no longer applicable.
8869 Salaries Custodian
Salary for custodian to provide cleaning services at the Central Office. Amount is per contract
language.
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8874 Salary Nurse Leader
This line item was previously the Nurse Coordinator Stipend. The Nurse Leader oversees required
professional development for nurses and also interacts with our consultant physician on issues such as
medications, allergies, etc. Amount is per contract language. No funding is requested in FY25 for
Nurse Coordinator Stipend as this is now part of the Salary Nurse Leader salary. Line item was
previously funded through the use of ESSER II and III. In FY25, the expense is included in the
Operating Budget. Line item is level funded for FY25 pending contract negotiations.
8883 Professional Development Nurse Leader
This line item funds any professional development for the Nurse Leader in order to maintain her
licenses and keep current in the field. FY25 based on actual amount spent in FY23.
8884 Substitute Nurse Training
This line items provides funds for training substitute nurses who are new to the District. Budget line
item is level funded in FY25.
8817 Salary Director of Finance & Operations
This line item funds the salary for the Director of Finance & Operations. Line item is level funded for
FY25 pending contract negotiations.
8819 Salary Business Office Staff
Salaries and longevity costs for the Finance Office staff. All positions are non-union salaried
positions. Positions are: Assistant Director of Finance & Operations, Administrative Assistant
Accounts Payables (1 FTE). Previously, this was a combined position (.5 FTE Accounts Payable
Finance Office and .5 FTE Human Resources). Payroll and Benefits Coordinator, Staff Accountant
(1.0 FTE) and Administrative Assistant to the Director of Finance & Operations. Administrative
Assistant Business Office (formerly Food Services Clerk/Bookkeeper (Business Office Clerk) has been
reclassified to line item #8882 Salary Food Services Bookkeeper in order to align with the End of Year
reporting requirements of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). (See
Central Office Organizational Chart & Positions Listing). Line item is level funded for FY25 pending
contract negotiations.
8821 Substitute Staffing Business Office
This line item covers the costs for substitute staffing for the business office staff when out on long-
term leave as well as cross training as a result of an upcoming retirement to ensure a seamless transfer
of duties. No funding is requested in FY25.
8822 General Contracted Services Business
Amount represents costs for E -Rate Consultant; copy machine leasing and applicable
maintenance; maintenance contracts for other office machines; and other miscellaneous costs. Line
item is level funded for FY25.
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8823 Postage
Amount budgeted based on an average of prior year actual and prior year budgeted amounts and
adjusted. The District is also interested in sending direct mail marketing to families to encourage them
to choose Nauset Schools over Charter Schools. The District utilizes electronic e-mail whenever
possible to reduce postage costs. Line item is level funded for FY25.
8824 Office Supplies Business
These funds are for office supplies (paper, ink cartridges, envelopes, files, etc.) as well as supplies for
the postage machine. Line item is level funded for FY25.
8825 Office Equipment Business
Postage & folding machine maintenance; purchase replacement office equipment and furniture. Line
item is level funded for FY25.
8826 Travel Business Manager
Travel allowance for the Director of Finance & Operations for travel outside of the District. Line item
is level funded for FY25.
8827 Meeting Costs, Dues and Subscriptions Business
Meeting expenses (paper products & refreshments), dues and subscriptions for Business Office
staff to stay current in their field. Line item is level funded for FY25.
8828 Professional Development Business
Costs for any professional development for the Director of Finance & Operations. Line item is funded
based on actual amounts spent in FY23.
8829 Professional Development Business Office
Costs for any professional development for the Business Office staff. No funding is requested for
FY25.
8858 Salary Director of Student Services
Director of Student Services salary is per contract language. Additional funding is through IDEA
Grant ($30,000) in FY25. Decrease in this line item is due to staff changes. Line item is level funded
for FY25 pending contract negotiations.
8860 Salary Administrative Assistant to the Director of Student Services
Salary for the Administrative Assistant to the Director of Student Services ($60,000). Decrease in this
line item is due to staff changes.
8862 Office Supplies Director of Student Services
Various office supplies and materials for the Director of Student Services. Line item is level funded
for FY25.
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8864 Meeting, Dues Publications Director of Student Services
Meetings, dues and subscriptions for the Director of Student Services to stay current in the field. Line
item is level funded in FY25.
8830 Salary Director of Human Resources and Administrative Assistant
Director of Human Resources salary is per contract. Also included in this line item is the
Administrative Assistant Human Resources (1 FTE) which was a new position in FY23. Previously
this position was a shared position, .5FTE Administrative Assistant Business Office and .5FTE
Administrative Assistant for Human Resources. Line item is level funded for FY25 pending contract
negotiations.
8832 Consulting Human Resources
Funding is for expert advice and consultation related to human resources operations. Funding is based
on the actual amount spent in FY23.
8833 Meetings, Dues and Subscriptions Human Resources
Meetings, dues and subscriptions for the Director of Human Resources to stay current in the field and
Membership in the American Association of Personnel Administrators. Funding is based
on the actual amount spent in FY23.
8834 Contracted Services Legal
Expenses associated with the retention of legal counsel for labor and special education issues across all
schools. Line item is level funded for FY25.
8873 Professional Development Human Resources
Costs for any professional development for the Director of Human Resources. Line item is level
funded for FY25.
8875 Advertising Human Resources
Funds the costs of advertising vacant positions using various on-line employment platforms inclusive
of Monster.com, Indeed, and Zip Recruiter. Previously this line item included funds for School Spring
which has been moved to account #8838 Contracted Services Technology.
8836 Salary Director of Technology
This position was reconfigured in FY23 as the Director of Technology Integration. In FY24, this
position has been reconfigured to Salary Director of Technology which includes the integration
component as a result of staff changes within the IT Department and pending new hire.
8865 Salary Chief Network Officer
Line item includes the partial salary for the Chief Network Officer ($19,012). This position was
reconfigured in FY23. Line item is level funded for FY25 pending contract negotiations.
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8867 Salary Infrastructure Maintenance
This line item previously funded the salary for the Chief Technology Officer and Technology
Technician. The Technology Department was reconfigured in FY23 and again in FY24 as a result of
staff changes. No funds are being requested for FY25.
8886 Salary Chief Technology Officer
This line item funds the salary for the Chief Technology Officer. The Technology Department was
reconfigured in FY23 and again in FY24 as a result of staff changes. No funds are being requested for
FY25.
8838 Contracted Services Technology --$83,585
• SoftRight--The annual maintenance fee for our financial accounting software. - $39,000
• ComcastiOpen Cape-- Internet Access and Internet Provider. - $3,405 (pending e -rate funds)
• Sophos Filtering and Sophos Phishing Licenses --The Children's Internet Protection Act
requires districts to filter internet services. - $810
• Finaliste Platform/Blackboard Engage --Currently, the District subscribes to Blackboard
Engage web services. In FY24 Blackboard Engage will become Finaliste Platform providing
the same services. This is a template based web design that allows the schools to easily
manage their web page. In addition, the service provides teacher accounts for teachers to
have classroom webpages. All hosting and support is included. - $1,800
• Airwatch MDM/Device Management --The District uses an MDM system to manage iOS
devices. The MDM is required and allows for the seamless integration for app and profile
deployment, resetting passwords, data protection, remote wipe and full inventory reporting. --
$300
• Veem Cloud Backup, Storage and Licensing-- Storage Craft cloud based services secures
and allows retrieval of student & staff files on & off -site. In 2006 Federal Law mandated that all
public and private institutions archive email correspondence for 7 years. In addition, user
record and emails for up to 7 years upon their leaving or retiring from the School District. The
cost is based on the number of staff in building. — $2,005
Consulting --Higher level technology support for servers, firewalls, etc. -- $3,000
• Anti -Virus License--Sophos is the cloud based application being used in the District to
protect our technology from viruses and malware. The cost is based on the number of devices
in each building. — included in with Sophos filtering.
• Teach Point --The District's evaluation reporting tool. All certified staff are reviewed using
criteria listed in the TeachPoint forms. -- $500
• Secure Email --To ensure that sensitive data on students is protected when emailed, an
encryption service is used to protect the data. -- $1,350
• PDQ Deploy/Inventory--This program is used to push out updates like Adobe Flash to
computers eliminating the need for technical staff to "touch" each computer. -- $165
• Gaggle Archiving (New) -- This program allows for the storage, management and retrieval of
data -- $650
• Adobe Sign Software —E -signatures and digital signing software allows recipients to
electronically sign documents by typing their name or uploading their signature on a computer.
$3,450
• Zoom Software —Video conferencing platform powers all of the District's communication
needs, including meetings, chats, phone, webinars and online events. -- $2,900
• Smores Software —Software tool for the design of online flyers and newsletters. -- $1,450
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• Snap Health (New) —Nurse Leader software license. -- $900
• Duo MFA (New) —Multi -Factor Authentication for all staff members accessing the financial
software Softright. This additional level of security is essential to safeguard our digital assets
and ensure only authorized access to District sensitive information and systems. -- $2,000
• Unified Talent Applicant Tracking and School Spring Unified Talent Records (New) --
$19,900 —Includes School Spring platform previously included in line item #8875 Advertising
Human Resources and new internal application process for prospective applicants to apply for
positions within the Nauset District.
8840 Computer Supplies
Funds are for various computer and printer supplies. Line item is level funded for FY25.
8841 Computer Software
Upgrades for existing or new software licenses — Microsoft Office, Gaggle and Log me in, etc. Line
item is level funded for FY25.
8842 Computer Hardware
Funds are to maintain, repair, or replace outdated desktop computer hardware ($5,000).
8843 Other Technology Expense
Upgrades as needed and inclusive of Sonic Wall filtering software and hardware. Line item is level
fimded for FY25.
8845 Professional Development Technology
Costs for professional development / training for technology staff. Line item is level fimded for FY25.
8887 Other District -Wide Supplies
This funds the costs for materials and supplies related to communication and outreach. Line item is
level funded for FY25.
8888 District Wide Technology Infrastructure Maintenance Contracted Service
This funds the costs for technology infrastructure, maintenance and support. Line item is level
Funded for FY25.
8866 ELL Coordinator
Stipend for the ELL Coordinator per contract. This person provides consultation and planning
for students with limited English proficiency in all of our schools. Funding is provided in Title IV
($5,386).
8879 Salary Food Services Director
This line item funds the salary for the District -wide Food & Nutrition Services Director.
Additional funding is through Cape Cod Tech Revolving Account ($28,414) and ($81,948) to be
charged to the various Cafeteria Revolving Accounts for the five elementary schools and the middle
and high schools. Line item is level funded for FY25 pending contract negotiations.
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8882 Salary Food Services Bookkeeper (Administrative Assistant Business Office)
This line item funds the salary for the Business Office Clerk. Budgeted in this line item in order to
align with the End of Year Reporting requirements of the Depaitnient of Elementary and Secondary
Education (DESE). Additional funding ($49,506) to be charged to the various Cafeteria Revolving
Accounts for the five elementary schools and the middle and high schools. Line item is level funded
for FY25 pending contract negotiations.
8880 Travel Food Services Director
This line item funds any additional travel for Food & Nutrition Services Director for off Cape travel to
conferences. No funding is requested in FY25. Expenses are charged to Cafeteria Revolving
Accounts.
8850 Supplies Maintenance
Costs for cleaning supplies for the Central Office. Line item is level funded in FY25.
8851 Natural Gas
Natural gas cost has been level funded for FY25.
8852 Electricity
Electricity costs have been level funded for FY25.
8853 Telephone
The cost of telephone service (VOIP) voice over internet protocol new in FY20. Costs related to
internet services have been reclassified to line item #8838 Contracted Services Technology. Funding
in FY25 is level funded.
8854 Water
Costs for water service for Central Office. Funding in FY25 is level funded.
8555 Contracted Services General Maintenance
Contracted services for minor repairs —electrical, plumbing, HVAC, etc. for the Central Office. Line
item is increased in FY25 based on actual amounts spent in FY23.
8856 Contracted Services Security
General maintenance by outside vendors such as security monitoring, lock smith, etc. for the Central
Office. Budget line item is level funded in FY25.
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8857 Contracted Services Extraordinary Maintenance
Contracted services for any unforeseen extraordinary maintenance costs for the Central Office. Line
item is level funded in FY25.
8801 Joint Committee Secretary Salary
Costs for recording secretary for up to four to five meetings annually. Line item is level funded for
FY25 pending contract negotiations.
8802 Membership and Consultants
Membership costs for four towns and the Region in the Massachusetts Association of School
Committees, and on-line policy manual. Budget line item is increased in FY25 to include for any
additional services and based on the actual amount spent in FY24.
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THE BREWSTER SCHOOLS HAVEN’T ADJUSTED EITHER
SINCE JUST FY19:
BREWSTER ENROLLMENT – DOWN 11%
DESPITE THIS, OPERATING EXPENSES ARE UP 29%
TRANSLATES TO AN OPERATING EXPENSE/ENROLLED UP 45% AT $31,137
THE NRSD HAS NOT ADJUSTED TO ITS NEW REALITY
SINCE JUST FY19 (EXCLUDES debt in all figures):
NAUSET ENROLLMENT CONTINUES TO FALL – DOWN 17%
DESPITE THIS, OPERATING EXPENSES ARE UP 26%
TRANSLATES TO AN OPERATING EXPENSE/ENROLLED UP 52% AT $32,443
OPX/ENROLLED IS 126% OF MONOMOY – $6,530 HIGHER/ENROLLED
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TOWN OF BREWSTER
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Date: March 6, 2024 Time: 6:00 PM
MEETING MINUTES
Present: Chair Pete Dahl, Vice Chair Frank Bridges, Clerk Bill Meehan, Andy Evans, William Henchy,
Robert Tobias, Patrick Buckley (attending remotely)
Also present: Peter Lombardi, Town Manager; Donna Kalinick, Assistant Town Manager; Mimi Bernardo,
Finance Director
Absent: Bob Young, Alex Hopper
The Vice Chair called the meeting to order at 6:03 pm, announced a quorum, and read the participation
statement.
This meeting will be conducted in person at the time and location identified above. This means that at least a quorum of the members of the public
body will attend the meeting in person and members of the public are welcome to attend in person as well. As a courtesy only, access to the meeting
is also being provided via remote means in accordance with applicable law. Please note that while an option for remote attendance and/or
participation is being provided as a courtesy to the public, the meeting/hearing will not be suspended or terminated if technological problems
interrupt the virtual broadcast or affect remote attendance or participation, unless otherwise required by law. Members of the public with particular
interest in any specific item on this agenda, which includes an applicant and its representatives, should make plans for in-person vs. virtual
attendance accordingly. Additionally, the meeting may be viewed by: Live broadcast (Brewster Government TV Channel 18), Livestream
(livestream.brerwster-ma.gov), or Video recording (tv.brewster-ma.gov).
1.Public Announcements and Comment- none
2.Town Manager/Finance Director Report- none
3.Town Meeting 2024 – Warrant Overview and discussion
Peter Lombardi said there was nothing new from last week’s discussion.
4.Town Meeting Warrant Articles – Discussion and Vote
a.Childcare Subsidy
b.Cable Franchise Fee
c.Recreation Revolving Fund
d.Local Options for Veterans and Senior Work-off programs
a.Childcare Subsidy
Approved:
VOTE:
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Peter Lombardi said there was a memo in the packet regarding this program. This is something that the Select
Board identified as a goal they wanted us to investigate and bring recommendations. Donna Kalinick and he
spent time this fall reaching out to other towns. Every other town has developed and implemented some form
of this program where towns provide some level of funding to young families to help cover costs of preschool
children before they get to elementary school. This article would transfer $250K of the overlay balance to fund
the pilot program next year open to all Brewster families with children ages 3-4. No income eligibility
requirements, but we will collect some demographic information this year. We propose up to a $3,000 annual
stipend to eligible families that will be provided directly to educational providers. That would serve up to 70
Brewster families next year. We have set aside $70,000 to hire an administrator that would manage and run
the program. We have built up the overlay balance to $997,000 and feel we can support the program without
impacting the tax rate for at least the next several years. Donna Kalinick wanted to note that they have had
contact with many residents who have asked about a program like this because they are in school systems
that are receiving some assistance from the towns they live in. Community Development Block Grant funding
is available for up to 80% area median income (AMI) which currently serves 18 families, but there are a lot
more families in the 80-150% AMI who could use assistance. Ultimately, we looked at 3- & 4-year-olds – if
there is a 3-year-old currently in the program, they will be grandfathered into the program because it is critical
that there be continuance of that environment going into kindergarten which was important to the Board as
well. Peter Lombardi said there would be up to 120 kids ages 3-4 in Brewster, and this would support more
than half. We may need to run a lottery system if we have more kids than spaces, but if they are in as 3-year-
olds, they will stay on for their 4th year as well regardless.
Andy asked if there was suitable space to accommodate the program. Peter Lombardi answered that we are
not going to be a childcare provider. We want to give families the opportunity to send them to childcare.
Whether providers can support that demand is yet to be seen. The town will provide reimbursement directly
to providers once we receive proof of family payments. Andy followed up with a question of whether the first
child is accepted and then another comes in for the second year, will they automatically have a subsidy. Peter
Lombardi answered that a family is eligible for a single subsidy because we want to make sure as many
families as possible could be helped. It is trying to find the right balance, and we are gathering data for this
first-time program as we go. This is a way to help our younger families through a program that isn’t available
at the state level. Robert asked about having enough funds in the overlay to accomplish this, and Peter
Lombardi and Mimi Bernardo answered yes, it stands at approximately $1M. Frank then asked if the overlay
had to do with tax receipts and was told the overlay is built into the budget as a revenue offset. It goes into its
own reserve account – for abatements. For us to use it for this purpose, Town Meeting must approve it. Frank
said it’s not unrealistic to think this reserve will increase year to year, then the decision to reallocate $250K
from that is not a rash decision because it is likely that reserve will be healthy. Mimi Bernardo answered yes.
Bill Henchy MOVED to approve Article 15. Frank Bridges second.
Roll Call Vote: Bill Meehan – yes, Frank Bridges – yes, Robert Tobias – yes, Bill Henchy – yes, Andy Evans –
yes, Patrick Buckley – yes, Chair Dahl – yes.
The Committee voted: 7-yes 0-no
b.Cable Franchise Fee - Article 16
Bill Henchy moved to approve Article 16. Frank Bridges second.
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Peter Lombardi said this supports not only operating but also capital expenses. We have had to upgrade some
of our systems. We have a 10-year license with Comcast and we were able to increase the maximum
percentage allocation to 5% with some additional capital funds through that negotiation. We bring in a little
over $400K/year. We have a healthy balance of almost $800K – we aren’t spending more than we are bringing
in. It supports Lower Cape TV as well as Brewster Government TV.
Bill Henchy MOVED to approve Article 16. Frank Bridges second.
Roll Call Vote: Bill Meehan – yes, Frank Bridges – yes, Robert Tobias – yes, Bill Henchy – yes, Andy Evans –
yes, Patrick Buckley – yes, Chair Dahl – yes.
The Committee voted: 7-yes 0-no
c.Recreation Revolving Fund – Article 17
Peter Lombardi said once you set the limit on those revolving funds, we do not have to go back to Town
Meeting every year. This is set at $250K as the Recreation Department has brought on more programming,
they are bumping up against their ceiling, we wanted to increase it a little bit this year. This fund is self-
sustaining. This reflects the great job our recreation department has done in terms of programming. Pete
asked if this included the pool. Peter Lombardi answered that the pool has its own revolving fund.
Bill Henchy moved to approve Article 17. Frank Bridges second.
Robert asked about the current balance. Mimi Bernardo answered there is $156K in the fund currently, but
once they open summer programs, the balance will go way up again. The current ceiling is set at $200K.
Bill Henchy MOVED to approve Article 17. Frank Bridges second.
Roll Call Vote: Bill Meehan – yes, Frank Bridges – yes, Robert Tobias – yes, Bill Henchy – yes, Andy Evans –
yes, Patrick Buckley – yes, Chair Dahl – yes.
The Committee voted: 7-yes 0-no
d.Local Options for Veterans and Senior Work-off programs – Article 18 & 19
Peter Lombardi said this is funded through the overlay up to $25K/year. There is a local option provision in the
statute that gives towns the option to allow residents who are physically unable to complete the program
themselves, to identify someone who could work it off on their behalf. We thought for those in that
circumstance, giving people that option would be beneficial and help to reduce the tax burden for those
residents. When the new legislation is adopted, we will come back to adjust the ceiling levels.
Bill Henchy MOVED to approve Article 18 & 19 which are the Local Option for Veterans and Senior Work-off
programs. Frank Bridges second.
Roll Call Vote: Bill Meehan – yes, Frank Bridges – yes, Robert Tobias – yes, Bill Henchy – yes, Andy Evans –
yes, Patrick Buckley – yes, Chair Dahl – yes.
The Committee voted: 7-yes 0-no
5.Town Meeting Articles Discussion – Citizen’s Petitions
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Pete said this is a general discussion to make people aware of what is going on, not to discuss the petitions.
Peter Lombardi said we received two Citizen’s Petitions this afternoon, both certified, and will send them out
tomorrow both relative to short term rental registration and restrictions. Then we will schedule a time for the
petitioner to come in to present.
6.Nauset Regional School District Agreement – Update and Discussion - defer
7.Nauset Regional School Department - Budget Update and Discussion
Pete said the Nauset School Committee is proposing to use the statutory method to determine assessments.
Robert said this is the case and having seen the numbers, around $50K less than it would have been if they
had used the recently used alternative method based solely on enrollment. The town came up with the same
number. Peter Lombardi said yes, and we asked for some supplemental information and back-up data in terms
of what it would have been under the alternative method that has previously been in place. He has asked for
review by town counsel and will share that out soon. Pete said this is a big change in accounting practices.
Frank would like to understand what the process is as it’s required by the State and whether we are going to
follow it this year. Peter Lombardi said effectively when you walk through those steps, it brings you to where
we are today – the Regional School Committee has to hold a public hearing on a proposed budget, adopt that
budget, and then transmit that information to the member towns within 30 days of the school committee’s
adoption of that budget. He does not think there is a preliminary step, but we can certainly check. Frank
would like to get the answer to that question. Bill Henchy said he would look into the regulation and send it to
Pete so he can forward it to the committee. Peter Lombardi said Mimi Bernardo plugged in the new numbers
and we are on the right side of enrollment shift and the right side of a change in assessment formula which
has helped our bottom line for FY25, so we are now at the 4.5% that we can accommodate in our levy. The
region budget is $55K over that threshold. The elementary school’s budget is well over that threshold. Right
now, they are around $650K over the benchmark of 4.5%. Their budgets may change. There are some
decisions to be made there. Frank thinks it important that everyone in the room understands exactly what the
process is moving forward.
Peter Lombardi said both budgets will be presented at the FinCom March 20th Meeting. Cape Tech will be a
joint meeting with the Select Board on March 25th.
8.Liaison Reports - none
9. Approval of Minutes- 2/5/24, 2/7/24, 2/9/24 Jt w SB
2/5/24 Jt. w SB –
2/7/24 Jt. w SB –
2/9/24 Jt. w SB –
Bill Henchy MOVED to approve those Minutes. Frank Bridges second.
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Roll Call Vote: Bill Meehan – yes, Frank Bridges – yes, Robert Tobias – yes, Bill Henchy – yes, Andy Evans –
yes, Patrick Buckley – yes, Chair Dahl – yes.
The Committee voted: 7-yes 0-no
10. Request for agenda items for future meetings – please email Pete
11. Matters Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chair- none
12. Future Finance Committee Meetings – every Wednesday until Town Meeting and joint
with Select Board 3/25
13. Adjournment
Bill Henchy MOVED to adjourn the meeting at 7:25 PM. Frank Bridges second.
Roll Call Vote: Bill Meehan – yes, Robert Tobias – yes, Bill Henchy – yes, Andy Evans – yes, Alex Hopper –
yes, Patrick Buckley - yes, Chair Dahl– yes.
The Committee voted: 7-yes 0-no
Respectfully submitted, Beth Devine
Packet of supporting materials on website for public review.