001Good evening. I'd like to call to order uh the Farmington Board of Education regular meeting for Tuesday, April 7th, 2026. Can everybody rise for the pledge, please? Okay. I pledge algiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Um, okay. First item on the agenda is inviting and receiving public comment. Do we have anybody here tonight for public comment? Seeing that we have nobody here, we'll move on to the next agenda item. Uh item four, approval of minutes. Um item A is approval of the minutes for the March 16, 2026 board of education regular meeting. Can I have a motion? >> I move to approve the March 16, 2026 board of education regular meeting minutes
002as presented. >> Second. Any discussion? Okay. All those in favor? I >> I opposed extension. Motion carries. Item B, approval of minutes for the March 18th, 2026 board of education special meeting. >> I move to approve the March 18th, 2026 board of education special meeting minutes as presented. >> Second. >> Any discussion, questions? Okay. Uh, all those in favor? >> I abandon. >> Okay. Any other abstensions? Item on the agenda is item B, professional appointments, resignations, or retirements. >> So, there are no professional appointments, resignations, or retirements in this month's packet. Um, and just a reminder that resignations that are effective at the end of the school year, um, which would be June 30th, uh, 2026, will be listed on the June report. All right. Uh, item C, deeper learning update. >> Thank you. So,
003included in your packet this evening are deeper learning updates from all seven of our schools here in Farmington. Uh, you know, I like to point out a couple of the articles that caught my eye. Uh, one is, uh, an update right here from Noah Wallace, uh, which includes information on their current reading module, uh, where students are acting as oranthologists, uh, developing a deeper understanding of our feathered friends, uh, while strengthening their fluency and comprehension skills. Um, and I did practice oranthologist a couple times before. Just wanted to make sure I nailed that one. Uh, and you'll also, uh, find information from our sixth graders at Westwoods, um, acting as environmental engineers studying oil spills. So, just a couple of points of interest, but uh, again, there's updates from all seven of our schools in
004the deeper learning updates this month. >> Thank you. Um, next item is D updates. >> Sure. First on the list, uh, is just an update on our budget. Uh last night um Assistant Superintendent Zatun and I attended the town council uh public hearing on the budget where uh one more time uh our uh board of ed recommended budget for the 2627 school year was presented. Uh there was only one question from a member of the audience about uh class sizes because uh the individual recognized that we were reducing some elementary positions and wanted to know uh what the driver was of that. So we explained about just shifts in enrollment where the needs were um but that our class sizes were still uh we were very comfortable with where they landed and they were still
005aligned with board of ed policy. Uh the next uh step in the process is the town meeting on the budget which is Monday, April 20th. Uh and that's to take place at the high school. Uh another update is the CAPS conference. So if you're not uh familiar, CAPS is the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendent. Uh and on March 19th, our uh DLC or most members of the DLC attended the conference in Bristol. Uh the keynote speaker this year was Dan Heath who wrote the book Reset. Uh and our team enjoyed uh his presentation and also stayed uh long after the day ended kind of talking through uh some of what we learned that day looking at systems um and really um thinking about ways that we can maximize the resources we have in a
006district um to bring about maximum results for our students. Uh last uh month I had the opportunity to attend the IR musical into the woods. Not sure if anyone had a chance to catch it. Uh one of the most impressive things I think about the AR musical is they have three sets of cast. So when we think about our staff putting on a performance, uh it's pretty spectacular that they do that for three sets of students, which at that level also gives them an incredible opportunity um to have access and to be part of the performance. So I was there on Sunday, I believe, Saturday afternoon. Was a Saturday afternoon? That's when I was there. Um but they do three performances over the weekend and they did a fabulous job. So, uh, and last but
007not least, April break. I'm not sure if it's on anyone's calendar. I know it's on mine. So, we have four more days this week. Uh, and schools will be closed next week. Uh, and hopefully three. >> Three. Today's Tuesday res. >> That's true. Oh my gosh, you're right. It's Tuesday, not Monday. So, three days. Veronica, thank you for the reminder. >> I So, it's clearly coming at the right time because here I am. But that's the good mistake when you think it's Monday and it's actually Tuesday, right? So, um but schools will be closed next week for for spring break. >> Those are just some updates. >> All right. Um okay. Next item on the agenda is item six, unfinished business. Item A is budget impact budget update. >> Um so just uh give you
008a few different um things in there. I think last month we I was you know uh talking about how things have been going pretty well and so you know in the law of averages always things kind of come back uh to even and so we did uh determine that the water heater in central office started showing some significant leaks. Um we went to take a look at it um and it was just you know kind of beyond repair this. So, just to give some context, this is the original water heater that not only does central office, but does the locker rooms for um over on the other side. So, it does like showers and so it's a little bit, you know, of a larger um water heater. Um and it was not part of the
009central office renovation project. So, it was about 22 years old. Um so, we determined it needed to be replaced. So, we have encumbered um we got a quote for it. Um it's going to be about $50,000. Um, we did have some discussions, preliminary discussions about whether or not we need to maybe use that non-lapsing fund to kind of do that, but overall we think the budget still overall is still in a good place and we'll be able to absorb that expense. And if we get closer to the end where we've there, then we might look at um, you know, whether or not we need that. But we we feel pretty good at this point that, like I said, we'll just absorb it. But once again, you know, uh, an unexpected hit that, you know, you'd
010prefer not to have to deal with. Um the uh other uh piece that we're monitoring now is most of you have probably seen in your personal lives, gasoline prices have gone up pretty significantly. And so for the buses with diesel, which is even a little bit more expensive. Right now, we're anticipating that that's probably going to cost between now and the remainder of the year an additional $50,000 uh in gasoline um expenses. So once again, we're you know preparing for that. But once again, you know, uh, you know, when we talk about budgeting, we always kind of sometimes talk about those surprises and those unexpected things. Here's two examples of of things that, you know, that come up. But, um, like I said, we we believe we'll be able to to kind of work through
011those. Um, not directly, you know, kind of indirectly connected to budget, but we bring it. The AR flooring project is currently open for bid. So, that's up on the FPS website. So, we're currently, uh, be in the process of collecting that um, collecting those bids to keep in process of having that done this summer. Uh and then also the HVAC project is going to the town zoning and planning for next Monday per the town charter. It's part of uh I think it was 8-24 of Connecticut statues as part of the process. So that will be um coming up uh this Monday on that kind of moving along in the process. Uh and finally, not so much once again budget impact, but just to to you know to put some good news in there. Uh we
012feel very confident that the auto shop smell is now uh taken care of. It appears that there is a uh an issue with a gasket in what's called the oil water separator. So as you know you kind of you know sometimes clean and there's you know oil from from the g things it goes into this kind of drain and you know separates the oil in the water which is also still part of our kind of sewer lines in there and so the gasket sometimes release smells sometimes when we had some negative pressure and that's why it was intermittent and and causing some different things. Um, but we've uh fixed the gasket right now, but we actually ordered a new gasket just as an abundance of caution to kind of make sure that's a nice tight
013seal and not have any more problems with that smell. So, um, just want to give that update because I know that was a topic that's come up a few different times. So, uh, those are kind of the major things. Happy to take any any questions if anybody has any. >> Before you had this job, did you know that much about baskets? Look, >> I was like, that was that was really good. I I was like, "Wow, there's a lot of >> Oh, don't worry. I I work I work with like Matt and Sam in our morning meetings." Say, "Okay, do I sound somewhat intelligent when I say this?" And they'll look at me and then sometimes like, "No, no, no, that's not, you know," and so so we go through a few iterations in there.
014But no, I did not. When I actually started off as a fifth grade teacher, I did not think somewhere in my educational journey I would be talking about the oil water separator and a bad gasket. >> Yeah. >> So, no, not at all. >> Anybody have any questions? Go ahead. >> Dan just um on on the water heater, right? So, it's part of the the central office which got redone during the FHS project, but obviously not this part. Is the FHS project done? Can this be rolled into that project? because there's still a bu active building committee or do we have to take this out of operating? So it was never so theoretically so it wouldn't be part of the FHS budget um you know the the building budget there's there but then there was
015a central office budget right >> the central office budget was actually I think also running a little bit in the negative so the thought of trying to you know add another project into there would have probably just mean you know um dollars would have had to kind of come from somewhere else you know in there and so and like I said because right now at least were trending well with the operating budget. We thought it'd be best to to go there. The other option would be to consider is taking it from a capital project. It would kind of qualify for a capital project. Um but like I said, we thought at this point um where we are with operating budget um that that would be the best location for it. >> Got it. Thanks. Did
016you have a second? All right. Um, next item is B. New course approvals. Second reading. Can I have a motion? >> Yep. I I move to approve the second reading of the new courses as presented to be implemented in the 2026 2027 school year. >> Second. >> All right. Discussion. So, at our last meeting, uh, director of curriculum, Eric Martin reviewed the new course approvals for the 2627 school year. All in total, there's seven new courses that would be implemented at FHS. Um, and tonight would be we would be approving them for that second reading uh, and to be implemented next school year. Eric's here if we have any uh, follow-up questions or anything lingering. >> Any questions? All right. All those in favor? I >> I opposed extension. Motion carries. Next item on the
017agenda, C. New textbook adoption, second reading. Can I have a motion? >> Yep. I move to approve the second reading of the textbook adoption proposal as presented. >> Second. >> Discussion. >> Well, not to be outdone by new curriculum, Eric also presented uh new textbooks for adoption in the 2627 school year. Um there was one new textbook uh related to uh Farmington High School mathematics. Um and tonight we would be approving that uh as part of a second reading. And Eric again if you would like to wave again Eric just in case anyone forgot last time is remains here to answer questions that you might have about the math textbook. Questions? All right. All those in favor? >> I opposed extension. Motion carries. All right. Next item, item seven, new business, a annual audit report
018for 2425. >> I move to approve the 2024 2025 annual audit report as presented. >> Second. >> Okay. Discussion. >> So Beth Haber, uh, she's our business manager, uh, is going to walk us through kind of the annual audit report. Uh for those who are new, each year uh the town that will go through an annual audit and um will kind of share the findings of the audit. >> Um hi, the 2024 2025 town of Farmington audit was again performed by PKF O'Conor Davies. Um, everyone should have received a copy of those audits that includes the federal single audit and the state single audit report as well as the annual comprehensive financial report. Um, and they can also be found on the FPS website under finance and operations and audit information which is linked to
019the town website. Uh, the auditors presented to count town council um on the February 10th meeting. So, uh, I will just give a brief summary. Um, as noted in the opening letters, it was another clean audit, which is what we look for. Um information on grants can be found in the federal state single audit and information on all of the other funds would be found in the um comprehensive annual financial report. Uh one new thing to note for this year was the creation of the non-lapsing fund which has $39,211 in it. Um and then the other component of the audit is recommendations. So we do still have the three remaining recommendations. These are uh recommendations that we work towards as our systems evolve within the business office. They aren't anything that have prevented a clean
020audit. Um and actually since this report was produced, we've been able to get the scholarships, the remaining scholarships into our accounting software. So I would anticipate that one being removed for next year. And just to highlight the two remaining recommendations, one of them is about kind of like, for lack of better words, checks and balances with things. And so to really be able to meet that, it would require additional staffing. And so the re, you know, we we and and for this role, it would be kind of really isolated to that. And so the thought of adding an additional staff member just to remove a recommendation, you know, and while the audit is still clean just it, you know, doesn't seem to be in a in a I'll say a kind of a costbenefit analysis,
021you know, worth needing to to do that in order to do it. You know, it wouldn't really create any additional deficiencies in our in our finance office. Um, and so just to kind of I guess to check off a recommendation, you know, we're not going to look to recommend adding more staffing just for now. Any questions? >> And sorry, just to add and that those I think two of those recommendations have been recommendations probably >> for for for many for many years, you know, for for many many years and >> it still like to the point does it prevent from getting a clean audit. >> All right. Thank you. Um all those in favor? >> I opposed extension. Motion carries. Uh, next item is uh item B, non-tenured teachers report. I'll need a motion, right?
022>> Yep. I move to approve that the contracts of employment for teachers listed in section B of this report be non-renewed for the following year upon their expiration at the end of this current school year and the superintendent is directed to advise such persons in writing of this action. >> Second discussion. So each year the superintendent uh submits to the board of education the names of teachers here in Farmington who will be eligible for tenure. Um I also recommend teachers who will be um at this time not have their contracts contracts renewed for the coming school year. Uh the names and employment status of these non-tenure teachers are listed in the report um in the appropriate category. Um you'll find that this evening in your packet and assistant superintendent uh Ruseek is going to review
023the report at this time. >> So as Jess just just mentioned, it's it's called a non-tenured teacher report, but actually gives you teachers who are non-tenured right now, but as soon as the end of the year and they have a continuing contract comes, they're actually will be tenured. Teachers attain tenure by law um at 20 months and then 40 months. 40 months if they've never been tenured in the Connecticut district before and 20 if they have. And so this just acrru to them. Um but through our evaluation process um we're very pleased to present this list of teachers who have been tenured as Farmington teachers. And so um congratulations to all the names that you see on here. And you can see very long list of um teachers who are attaining that status this year.
024Um and that really I mean you you know as being part of the board um that we've had a lot of hires in the past several years. Um and so that just speaks to um teachers being here now either two years or already four years in these positions. So congratulations to all of them. Um and then in part B which is related to the motion that's in front of you all tonight. Um we do have also an obligation for to tell people who will not be continuing with us next year because these are continuing contracts as of May 1st. So by May 1st, all all everybody on this list needs to be told that there is no position for them next year. And in most of the cases, you can see the reasons here, one-year
025letter of appointments. There's no there's no position for them because they were a one-year uh letter of appointment. So they are in for leaves of absence. And in fact, on the contract that they get when they're hired, it will actually have a statement at the top and it says one-year letter of contract. So, we've been communicating with them through a letter already. They'll get another letter as a result of this motion. Um, you know, letting them know that their contract will not be renewed um for next year, but they're very well aware of it. So, the letter that they get says, "As you know, because when we hired you, we told you." Um, that's the letter that they get. Long-term substitutes, anybody who's been in our district in a long-term sub position over 90 days.
026So, these are not people who started at the beginning of the year. they were in a position for over 90 days also gets that um letter because again they qualify after the 90 days as a teacher and therefore would have a continuing contract if we didn't take such action. Um and so that's why we're here today. Um and then reduction in force through the budget process. You've already heard about um that we have four elementary school teachers um who are going to be in this category of reduction and force um and so they're here. The one you may not know so much about is Heler Eandido, who is a psychologist at one of our schools. And this action is being taken because, as you know, through the budget process, we've approved a 1.0 uh position
027um which we'd like it to be one person. And so the 0.5 position no longer exists. It's 1.0. And so she's been advised of this opening and has been encouraged to apply. Um so I just wanted you to know that that's where we are with that one. um we continue to you know watch our positions and see if there'll be any openings for the people who are on this list. And all of these people have recall rights. So even in the position of uh the the psychologist at Irving Robbins school that I was just speaking about, if another.5 position came on, she would have rights in that position. She would have recall rights and we would we would call her um if she so chooses. Um and then you can see that we have um
028somebody on this list for non-renewal for performance. And so um really what you're voting on tonight is this is the superintendent's recommendation that these contracts not be renewed for next year. Um but um the law um really says that the ultimate um responsibility for voting on this actually lies with the board. Um and so again you you don't notify them. We do. Uh superintendent will notify them of this action. Um, but it is um within the purview of the board of education to take this action tonight. >> And I just added, thank you Veronica, we do have those letters ready to go because part of this too is with the timeline, we want to be upfront with these people and communicate with them as early as proc uh as possible knowing that they want to
029get their names out. Um, in other districts that have pro, you know, have postings and we'll start running a process to fill those positions. And so um you know once we uh you know barring your approval this evening tomorrow morning we'll have those to give to them so they can be free to explore other opportunities. >> Any questions? Go ahead Angela. >> For the reduction in force ones I don't have it in front of me but I thought through the budget process it impacted more than just the one elementary school. So if there's not reduction in other schools is that those people were found a different position already. Is that what that >> Yeah. So the way that works is you're um you're on a seniority list and so for example um you may have
030while the that you see most of the names they're appearing at Union School what that would mean it's not that Union School is losing three teachers it might mean that um East Farms and don't quote me on this Veronica could probably say it better than I could but let's say East Farms is losing a teacher because of needs right um that teacher would then have seniority over one of these Union School teachers and then therefore would go over to Union School to fill that position. So, they'd maintain their tenure status here, their tenure track status with us as a district. Um, and that's it's really that's what it is. It's time with us and that's why those names >> Okay, that that makes sense because I thought it affected more than just the one school
031that >> it just happened to be a hard hit because they had the three people there on the seniority. Okay. Yeah. Thank you. That makes sense. >> And go ahead. Um, for the one that's non-renewal for performance, did they um exhaust all their contractual rights? >> So, when a teacher is non-renewed for performance, they receive a letter from us and then they're made aware through their contract of what their rights are. It's also written in tenure law. Um, it's really up to them to extend those rights to us whether or not they want to explore it further. After this evening, though, they're not officially nonrenewed. None of these individuals are until tomorrow morning when they receive that letter. >> Okay. >> And if the question if if there's a right to appeal, they will be
032notified of those rights in the letter. >> All right. Any other questions? >> We got one. >> When do we know to deploy the non-deployed position? >> Great question. >> Yeah. So, so we're watching numbers all the time um particularly in volatile um uh grades um and in particularly in kindergarten. Um so it's usually a process that sometimes doesn't get determined until the summer >> and it's that like really fine line. So, and there's sometimes we're having these conversations and we could probably use one of the peace path students to help us because depending on your personal opinion of numbers and class sizes and how that compares to sections in other schools, it can be a hard conver, you know, hard decision to make when we get close. >> We are guided by board policy.
033Um, and so, you know, we look to that to make some decisions about whether we're within the guidelines of that's spelled out for us there. I I know board policy is sort of elementary wide, right? It's not per school, but to Angela's point, a lot of union school teachers are lost now, right? So, how do you manage within policy, but looking at each individual elementary school separately, >> make sure the resources that the town is providing is equitable, right? >> Yeah. And and well, so first, just a reminder, so it's not that they'll lose three sections, they'll lose three teachers. Some teachers will be pulled from other schools to to go over to Union School to fill these positions. So, they're not losing more than other elementary schools. It just happens to be where those
034three teachers are the youngest, newest teachers for us. >> We know what elementary schools are going to have less teachers next year than >> Right. So, East Farms was one of them. >> Okay. Um I um oh well Union will also and then I think that the other one maybe West District. >> Yeah. Let's see if I can make it up real quick. >> I'm not even sure about the uh West District but no right now West District is not if they Okay. Yes, they're not right now. So it must be um actually from Noah Wallace because West District right now I'm thinking about it. It will be stable. Currently, right now it's slated to be the same number of sections this year as next year. >> Got two at Union, one at farms and
035one at >> I think I think one No, cuz remember one was at West at Westwoods. Got it. So one at Union. So all the other schools except for West District are going down by one section. >> Got it. >> And so those individuals on that list too based on when they sign their contract is how that recall works. So essentially, you know, you could have signed your contract on a Monday and someone else on a Tuesday, you would get first recall rights and we would go through that list. So to answer your question, one of these individuals, should we utilize the non-deployed would be pulled from this list would remain with us. Uh and then we would continue to watch our numbers from there because things can still happen, right? We know between now
036and August 30th, people move. um you know they have medical situations that arise, all kinds of needs that could come up and so we go right to this list first um for the next year and even if they accept employment in another district they still have first rate of refusal. I have had that happen in the past where lost a teacher to reduction in force accepted a position another district we contact them they made the decision to come back and accept that position with the district so it's their right >> question the non-employed that the enrollment rates right is something that and I just >> um I know that across the state there is a significant um low enrollment rate. >> Yeah. >> So that's something that you know I'm sure when we talked about
037it the last time or came two weeks ago whenever rates but that is something reported showing across the state there was a significant role. >> Yeah I uh I think I read well I know I read today I think for the first time in in quite a while Connecticut dropped below 500,000 students statewide which is kind of interesting. Um, and that said, what's interesting because, you know, we have we get questions quite a bit about enrollment. Um, what that can be true and what can also be true is that you can have a grade level at a school for whatever reason is on the bubble. And that's really where we think about that non-deployed is what happens if five second graders at whatever school it is move in over the summer and now that number
038goes from, you know, 19 in a class to 22 in a class. And so, uh, you're watching those two things happen, both what's happening statewide and just what's happening unique to us in Farmington. >> Just with this reduction force, I'm just interested now as you were explaining it. So, if we reduced it from the budget perspective, does the least tenured, is that the correct term? like person regardless of what grade they were in. So like even though we reduced it from kindergarten, if the person that was there was in fourth grade, that's the person that gets >> anybody who pulls that certification. So the certification runs, let's say from K to 6 y. So anybody in that pool is impacted. So perfect example is the Westwoods is not going down in sections. They'll have 30
039sections just like they have this year. um but somebody needs to be um cut from there and then they'll get somebody from the elementary school who will be there. So if you're certified for that position that's being reduced, anybody who's in that pool teaching in a position that's has that certification is is on that list >> is on the I don't say chopping block, but they're the first to get cut if they're the newest that were put in there. >> Yes. And he is correct. It is by time and it's and he was talking about days. I'm talking about on the same day people are assigned within an hour of each other. >> That's interesting. I didn't realize how >> because I think people think organically, oh, you're cutting a kindergarten, you know, position that's
040going to be a kindergarten teacher that's going to not be there, but that's really not the case at all. It's it's movement. >> Yeah. >> Okay. And yes, so that really presents like the next thing will be these transfers. So once this you know all happens then we we'll be talking to teachers about you know shifts and and again that'll be another decision point here >> and uniquely you know we always anticipate some attrition. Interestingly enough this year we've seen none K6. So you know you always anticipate a couple of moves and just where we've just been at a stalemate for months now um interestingly enough. So either that will remain or we're thinking, okay, we're going to, you know, bang the gavvel on this and we'll find out tomorrow that somebody's moving or what
041might happen. But we will continue to watch that. And it's kind of unique to have no movement in an entire year. K6. Kind of interesting. >> Must be you, Jess. >> Must be. Yes. We're so happy. >> Around. >> That's what it is. >> So heavy. when they sign their contracts, is it just one person signing their contracts or are they signing them at their schools? I mean, what if you have do you ever have to flip the coin? >> No, they all sign. So, part of our process is that everybody sees the superintendent and assistant superintendent before they sign. So, they're always signed centrally with us. We meet everybody who comes through. >> So, you never have someone with exact seniority, >> right? It's considered to be one of the most important things that
042we do. And so we meet everybody >> to make your appointment for 8 a.m. >> Yeah, David was listening. Try to get that. >> Seriously. Yeah. I mean, that's that's really interesting. I didn't realize it was like that. So, I learned something. Thank you. >> Are we all set? >> Um, okay. All those in favor? >> Opposed? Extension. Motion carries. Next item C to accept state project number 052-000080 RR Westwoods Upper Elementary School roof replacement as complete. I'll need a motion. >> Yep. I move to accept state project number 052-0080RR Westwoods Upper Elementary School roof replacement as complete. >> Second. Okay. Discussion. So yeah, so the Westwoods roof project was completed this past summer uh on schedule. All major construction activities completed prior to the start of school. The contractor, Greenwood Industries, has been responsive
043in completing all punch list items and addressing any minor leaks that have been discovered since completion. Uh we just received the CHRO file closure for the project and we're confident that the remaining items, which is really just the warranty and maintenance documentation, will be provided shortly. And so the remaining final payment of $116,34.15 will be issued. Um just to give a little background, when this project uh went to referendum, uh it was approved for $2,385,000. Uh and with uh once completed uh the the final was at $1,726,720.35 for those math majors. That is $658,279.65 under budget. So we're quite excited about that. And we also anticipate to get uh $528,9889.51 in reimbursement. So um so project done completed feeling really good about it and also you know uh well under budget so >> so we
044can afford that hot water heater >> so we can afford so although that would be through capital and so actually what I'll say there and that kind of went to referendum bond but what I will say is when we talk about the IR flooring that didn't qualify for reimbursement and we're spending a little more money this hopefully >> you know hopefully we'll will take some of the sting off of that one So >> happy we take any questions if anybody has any. >> I don't mind mind jumping off that. So you said 600k of savings. So what does that mean? Do we borrow less? Does it go somewhere else? How how do we think about that savings? >> So my understanding for this one is and I'd have to confirm is this one they went
045out to bonding. So they would just have to they would just not go out for as much >> borrow less. They would just borrow less. >> Thanks. >> Any other questions? >> All right. All those in favor? I >> opposed extension. Motion carries. Um, moving along to item eight, consideration of assistant superintendent of finance and operations report. Item A, approval of the February 2026 financial statement report. I'll need a motion. >> Yep. I move to approve the February 2026 financial statement report as presented. >> Second discussion. >> So, feeling very popular today. um continue to look uh pretty healthy. Like I said, in terms of overall budget, um one of the things you won't see in the February one is the 50,000 for the water heater uh was kind of encumbered and that that'll reflect
046in the March statement. Uh we continue to spend down on our grants. our health insurance numbers continue to look uh really well even though that's you know uh uh that's that is built into our operating but ultimately the that would go into health insurance reserve you know any extra in there. Um one thing just to kind of note um that that was kind of brought to my attention that it's probably worthy to share out you'll see advisors and coaches um showing is a deficit of $114,987. Uh what that is is we will apply and that once again that'll come in March. We will apply money from the student activities fund. So students pay participation fees for for athletics. Some of that then gets allocated and applied toward the adviserss and coaches. So that'll balance itself
047out once we apply that. We typically kind of wait till March when we're done with the you know like the registration for the spring sport. So instead of just kind of doing it a little bit, you know, over over the coming months, you know, we'll kind of do it uh now. And we don't really expect a lot more money to come in there. and and apply that. So that should balance that out um from from there. Uh but you can see you know with with all the other pieces there that um currently you know we're showing at uh you know roughly $121,000 surplus. Um and you know once again offset by the you know the water heater potentially some gas but we also think it's trending you know as as we move continue to move
048on through the years some money that we've uh either obligated or encumbered we might be able to release because we realize we don't need it and we found either savings or or other opportunities. Um so based on those projections like I said we think we'll still be able to to to finish off in in a good position. So any questions? Yeah, >> sure. >> The services is over budget by 700,000. >> Am I reading that correctly? >> Um, you're looking at Let's just make Sorry. >> Yes. And so that's primarily through the private tuition, um, you know, special education, you know, placements, uh, different things that that are there, um, that running there at 579,000. We will hopefully have some opportunities as uh we get excess cost reimbursement to apply some additional funds to that
049to help kind of lower that. We've actually already applied some excess cost um revenue to there. Uh but once again, we'll you know, but it that I I anticipate that that will probably stay in the red one when we're when we're finished with the year. >> Other questions? >> Okay. All those in favor? I >> opposed extension. Okay, motion carries. Um, next item, item nine, report a board chair. I don't really have very much today. Happy spring. Um, I was a little skeptical this morning when you saw the squall. Um, you probably had a little PTSD this morning. I did. Yes. Yes, I did. >> So, but um, no, I mean, uh, like Jess said, the annual town meeting is April 20th. Our next board meeting is April 27th. Um, and then for anybody that's
050going away next week on, uh, school break, have a great time. I hope the teachers and staff take advantage of their time off. So, with that, um, we move on to item 10, adjournment. I have a motion. >> I move to adjourn at, uh, 7:59. Seconds.