Gina Saladino opened the public hearing regarding the 2026-2027 budget. Business Administrator Cassandra Micucci reviewed a proposed budget increase of $7,068 (0.67%). Major changes included a $3,522 rise in IT and a $9,387 decrease in Central Office, largely to remove staff funding. During the regular meeting, the Board appointed the same members to the Superintendent Evaluation process for a January meeting. Following public comments on affordability, the Board voted to adopt the 2026-2027 budget as presented. The motion, made by Andrew Mullins and seconded by Crystal Labrecque, passed with Mayerson and Hussey opposed. The next regular meeting is set for May 7, 2026.
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The Board approved May 8, 2025 minutes on a motion by Mayerson (Moon, Hill, Wade abstained). The Business Administrator presented a preliminary budget with a total increase of $7,068 (0.67%). The Finance Committee met twice to review the figures. Specific increases include $3,523 for IT salaries/benefits and $3,505 for the Superintendent’s salary/benefits. Discussions explored reducing the increase to 2.8% or 2%, ultimately leading to a motion to present the current budget to a Public Hearing. On a motion by Jo Carpenter, seconded by Andrew Mullins, the Board voted to bring the budget as presented to the Public Hearing. Mayerson voted opposed. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 6:30 pm at Milan Village School.
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The Board elected Gina Saladino Chair, Crystal Labrecque Vice Chair, Dennis Wade Secretary, Jo Carpenter Treasurer, and Peter Donovan Assistant Treasurer. They approved minutes from three prior dates, the 2025-26 meeting calendar, and a $12,515.50 fund transfer for insurance and travel.
Becky Hebert-Sweeny was appointed part-time Student Services Director at $45,200 for 20 hours weekly. Tina Binette, Hebert-Sweeny, and Adam Marsh were named Title IX coordinators. The Board approved 2025-26 salary schedules, a policy allowing up to five vacation days to roll over or be paid out, and the budget process for posting.
A health insurance proposal from CGI for 2025-26 was approved, raising deductibles to $7,800 single and $15,500 family, increasing HRA card amounts by 50%, and establishing a deductible pool. Ben Mayerson abstained. The budget and evaluation committees were appointed with volunteers listed. The next meeting is November 20, 2025.
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