Timeline School Committee: FY26 Budget Proposal, Educational Priorities, and Infrastructure Planning

Introduction and Opening Remarks (Link: 00:00:02 – 00:00:57)

Call to Order and Agenda Overview (Link: 00:00:59 – 00:01:09)

Budget Workshop Introduction (Link: 00:01:09 – 00:01:16)

Superintendent’s Presentation on FY26 School Budget (Link: 00:01:19 – 00:04:23)

Budget Development and Assumptions (Link: 00:04:23 – 00:11:44)

FY26 Proposed Budget Overview (Link: 00:11:44 – 00:13:17)

Discussion on Budget and Town Collaboration (Link: 00:13:17 – 00:19:02)

Assistant Superintendent’s Detailed Budget Breakdown (Link: 00:19:02 – 00:24:34)

Outside Budget Revenue Sources (Link: 00:24:34 – 00:26:34)

Circuit Breaker Reimbursement and Claims (Link: 00:26:34 – 00:30:50)

Federal Grants and Budget Implications (Link: 00:30:51 – 00:37:45)

Medicaid Reimbursement and Random Moment Time Studies (Link: 00:37:46 – 00:44:22)

Professional Development and Training for Student Services (Link: 00:44:24 – 00:44:44)

Discussion on Chapter 70 Funds and Revenue Sources (Link: 00:44:48 – 00:45:42)

District Demographics and Enrollment Statistics (Link: 00:45:45 – 00:48:34)

Discussion on Student Enrollment Trends and Impacts on Funding (Link: 00:48:35 – 00:50:18)

Curriculum and Instructional Focus Areas (Link: 00:50:19 – 00:53:35)

Updates on Curriculum and Professional Development (Link: 00:53:36 – 00:56:59)

Discussion on STEAM and Science Curriculum (Link: 00:57:00 – 00:58:06)

Introduction of Assistant Superintendent of Student Services (Link: 00:58:07 – 01:02:49)

Special Education Goals and Budget Overview (Link: 01:02:50 – 01:05:42)

Discussion on Out-of-District Placements and Budget Implications (Link: 01:05:43 – 01:07:40)

Introduction of Athletic Director Gabriel (Link: 01:07:54 – 01:07:57)

Goals of the Athletic Department (Link: 01:07:59 – 01:09:02)

Student Participation and Athletic Department Overview (Link: 01:09:03 – 01:12:29)

Discussion on User Fees and Budgeting (Link: 01:12:31 – 01:14:18)

Encouraging Non-Competitive Athletic Activities (Link: 01:14:19 – 01:15:11)

Challenges with Space and Youth Sports (Link: 01:15:13 – 01:15:53)

Unified Sports and Inclusion (Link: 01:15:54 – 01:17:35)

Acknowledgment of Booster Clubs and Volunteers (Link: 01:17:35 – 01:18:49)

Highlighting Students Matriculating to College Athletics (Link: 01:18:51 – 01:19:24)

Positive Sportsmanship and Leadership Programs (Link: 01:19:26 – 01:20:06)

Inquiry about Booster Club Revenue (Link: 01:20:07 – 01:20:12)

Fundraisers (Link: 01:20:12 – 01:20:14)

Tab for Extra Registrants (Link: 01:20:18 – 01:20:28)

Thanks and Good Luck (Link: 01:20:29 – 01:20:40)

Technical and Device Updates (Link: 01:20:50 – 01:21:22)

District Improvement Plan and Smart Panels (Link: 01:21:24 – 01:24:57)

Overview of District Technology (Link: 01:24:59 – 01:27:43)

BYOD Network and Staff Roles (Link: 01:27:45 – 01:28:47)

Questions for Steven (Link: 01:28:51 – 01:29:53)

Student Devices and Labs (Link: 01:29:54 – 01:30:38)

Device Policy and Budget Categories (Link: 01:30:38 – 01:32:06)

IT Hardware vs. IT Equipment (Link: 01:32:12 – 01:33:19)

School Safety and Technology Upgrades (Link: 01:33:24 – 01:34:35)

Aspen System Discussion (Link: 01:34:36 – 01:35:57)

Break Discussion (Link: 01:36:02 – 01:36:48)

Call to Order and Meeting Resumption (Link: 01:51:56 – 01:52:08)

Facilities Department Goals and Maintenance Operations (Link: 01:52:09 – 01:55:58)

Discussion on Illnesses Affecting Staff and Operations (Link: 01:55:59 – 01:56:15)

Safety and Cleanliness Protocols (Link: 01:56:21 – 01:57:46)

Acknowledgment of Maintenance Staff Efforts (Link: 01:57:50 – 01:58:21)

Commendation for Dedication to Safety and Maintenance (Link: 01:58:22 – 01:59:30)

Collaboration with Town for Maintenance (Link: 01:59:31 – 01:59:44)

Communication and Collaboration with Town Departments (Link: 01:59:47 – 02:00:24)

Positive Reinforcement and Work Culture (Link: 02:00:27 – 02:01:17)

Pride in Building Maintenance and Student Safety (Link: 02:01:17 – 02:01:25)

Inquiry about Bus Camera Installations (Link: 02:01:26 – 02:02:17)

Discussion on Bus Camera Requirements and Contracts (Link: 02:02:17 – 02:04:00)

Question on Department Requests and Level Services (Link: 02:04:01 – 02:04:21)

Deliberation Process for Budget Requests (Link: 02:04:21 – 02:04:50)

Discussion on Landscape Department Request (Link: 02:04:54 – 02:05:00)

Equipment and Capital Expense Inquiries (Link: 02:05:00 – 02:05:52)

Town Collaboration on Groundskeeping (Link: 02:05:53 – 02:07:10)

Explanation of Salary Increases in Facilities (Link: 02:07:22 – 02:08:13)

Concerns about Fiscal Year-End Expenditures (Link: 02:08:17 – 02:09:03)

Scheduling of Major Projects and Fiscal Rollover (Link: 02:09:04 – 02:09:34)

Budget and Fuel Cost Estimates (Link: 02:09:34 – 02:11:55)

Prioritization and Allocation of Resources (Link: 02:11:57 – 02:13:58)

Vendor and Supply Management (Link: 02:13:59 – 02:14:30)

Communication and Facilities Master Plan (Link: 02:14:32 – 02:15:42)

Administration and Panel Communication (Link: 02:15:43 – 02:16:02)

Food Services Update and Revenue Plans (Link: 02:16:03 – 02:19:15)

Transition to Scratch Cooking in School Cafeterias (Link: 02:19:17 – 02:21:13)

Discussion on Profits and Reimbursements (Link: 02:21:15 – 02:21:25)

Food Service Budget and Reimbursement Discussion (Link: 02:21:25 – 02:26:25)

Composting Initiative in Schools (Link: 02:26:25 – 02:27:42)

Introduction to School Principals’ Presentations (Link: 02:27:42 – 02:32:22)

Brown School Goals and Class Sizes (Link: 02:32:22 – 02:37:57)

Presentation and Budget Book Discussion (Link: 02:37:58 – 02:39:00)

Staffing and Vacant Positions Discussion (Link: 02:39:03 – 02:41:34)

Student Academic Achievement and Rigor (Link: 02:41:36 – 02:42:29)

Budget Format and FTE Comparison (Link: 02:42:33 – 02:43:49)

Introduction of Interim Principal Frank Kowalski (Link: 02:43:50 – 02:44:16)

Goals and Challenges at Glover School (Link: 02:44:16 – 02:47:23)

Special Education and Support Staff (Link: 02:47:24 – 02:47:47)

Differentiated Learning and Classroom Management (Link: 02:47:53 – 02:48:49)

Class Sizes and Redistricting (Link: 02:48:51 – 02:50:24)

School Expansion and Capacity (Link: 02:50:24 – 02:51:41)

Pre-K Projections and Redshirting (Link: 02:51:41 – 02:53:35)

Spreadsheet and Data Issues (Link: 02:53:35 – 02:53:48)

Introduction of Principal Seth Williams (Link: 02:53:49 – 02:54:05)

Village School Goals and Initiatives (Link: 02:54:05 – 03:00:41)

Class Size and Staffing Discussion (Link: 03:00:41 – 03:06:42)

Budget and Staffing Allocation (Link: 03:06:42 – 03:07:28)

Class Size and Community Expectations (Link: 03:07:28 – 03:08:01)

Enrollment Figures and Staffing Levels (Link: 03:08:02 – 03:08:18)

Articulating Budget Needs to the Community (Link: 03:08:19 – 03:08:57)

Zero Base Budgeting and Community Perception (Link: 03:08:58 – 03:09:34)

Superintendent’s Proposed Budget and Level Service (Link: 03:09:35 – 03:10:23)

Community Transparency and Staffing Patterns (Link: 03:10:23 – 03:12:18)

Community Concerns and Budget Book Availability (Link: 03:12:18 – 03:13:20)

Staffing Adjustments and Operational Decisions (Link: 03:13:20 – 03:14:39)

Budget Flexibility and Line Item Transfers (Link: 03:14:39 – 03:16:12)

Staffing Continuity and Future Adjustments (Link: 03:16:12 – 03:17:25)

Section Adjustments and School Committee Involvement (Link: 03:17:25 – 03:18:12)

Override Considerations and Budget Explanations (Link: 03:18:12 – 03:19:11)

Contract Implications and Override Necessity (Link: 03:19:12 – 03:20:27)

Misinformation and Communication Strategy (Link: 03:20:29 – 03:21:05)

Contract Details and Public Communication (Link: 03:21:05 – 03:22:41)

Communication and Service Budget (Link: 03:22:41 – 03:23:27)

System Safety and Leadership Team Introduction (Link: 03:23:28 – 03:23:44)

Middle School Goals and Strategies (Link: 03:23:45 – 03:25:17)

Student Voice and School Council (Link: 03:25:18 – 03:25:48)

Enrollment Projections and Corrections (Link: 03:25:50 – 03:27:02)

Ski School Withdrawals and Enrollment Impact (Link: 03:27:03 – 03:27:34)

Class Size Reporting and Advisory (Link: 03:27:35 – 03:28:31)

Class Size Calculations and Reporting Methods (Link: 03:28:32 – 03:29:14)

Small Group Classes and PE/Health Enrollment (Link: 03:29:15 – 03:30:41)

Enrollment Drop and Librarian Discussion (Link: 03:30:42 – 03:31:04)

Spanish Teacher Position and Librarian Transition (Link: 03:31:04 – 03:32:04 )

Librarian and School Funding Discussion (Link: 03:32:04 – 03:32:28 )

Middle School Model and Cross-Discipline Collaboration (Link: 03:32:29 – 03:35:13 )

Budget Hearing and Staffing Levels (Link: 03:35:13 – 03:35:49 )

Academic Studies and Student Outcomes (Link: 03:35:49 – 03:36:21 )

Contractual Student Time and Budget Correlation (Link: 03:36:22 – 03:37:09 )

Teacher-Student Connection and Confidence Building (Link: 03:37:09 – 03:37:52 )

School Budget Percent Increase Discussion (Link: 03:37:55 – 03:38:32 )

Facilities and Custodial Staff Budget Allocation (Link: 03:38:33 – 03:39:10 )

Student Services and Instructional Systems (Link: 03:39:11 – 03:39:49 )

Staff Salaries, Steps, and Lanes (Link: 03:39:49 – 03:40:06 )

Custodial Crosswords and Staff Shifting (Link: 03:40:06 – 03:40:28 )

Budget and Leadership Acknowledgment (Link: 03:40:28 – 03:40:47 )

High School Interventions and Curriculum Alignment (Link: 03:40:48 – 03:41:42 )

Student Access to Educational Opportunities (Link: 03:41:46 – 03:42:07 )

Class Sizes and Course Offerings (Link: 03:42:10 – 03:43:32 )

Course Scheduling and Student-Driven Schedule (Link: 03:43:35 – 03:44:14 )

Latin Program and Course Demand (Link: 03:44:15 – 03:44:51 )

Budget Process and Capital Improvements (Link: 03:44:54 – 03:47:09 )

Playground and Surface Replacement (Link: 03:47:09 – 03:48:10 )

Feasibility Study for Early Childhood Center (Link: 03:48:11 – 03:50:49 )

High School Roof Project and HVAC System (Link: 03:50:49 – 03:52:04 )

Budget Calendar and Town Collaboration (Link: 03:52:08 – 03:53:22 )

Capital Requests and Department Rankings (Link: 03:53:23 – 03:54:33 )

Discussion on Town Resources and the Role of the PAC (Link: 03:54:47 – 03:55:04 )

Calendar and Scheduling of Meetings and Hearings (Link: 03:55:10 – 03:55:21 )

Special Education and Discipline Issues (Link: 03:55:22 – 03:55:25 )

Budget Proposal and Public Hearing Logistics (Link: 03:55:28 – 03:56:01 )

Public Hearing Format and Interaction (Link: 03:57:27 – 03:58:04 )

Open Door Policy for Questions Before the Public Hearing (Link: 03:58:28 – 03:58:57 )

Comparison to Previous Public Concerns, Such as the Library Situation (Link: 03:58:57 – 03:59:15 )

Contract Negotiations and Resolutions (Link: 03:59:16 – 03:59:24 )

Scheduling the Next Meeting on February 27th (Link: 03:59:25 – 03:59:31 )