Jill presented a draft 25-26 budget, stating it is between extremely conservative and ideal. She believes $350,000 for Special Education income is realistic. 

The consolidated grant , which is Title I and Title II, is conservative at 25,000 because the status of title II grants is unknown. Title I and Title IV are guaranteed. 
 

We may get up to 9,000 return from cost of health insurance this year. 
 

Transportation cost for next year is down to 35,400 from 40,000. Jill is waiting for corrected cost of other insurances as she found an error in reviewing the coverage. 

The budget is based on being at full capacity (92 students). We already  have 26  applications and need 34 new students to reach capacity for the coming year. 

Jill wants to review the draft budget with Susan/ accountant and meet again after vacation. We agree to meet 4/22 at 5PM to discuss revised draft and vote on presenting it to the Board. 
 

Jill has contacted the organizations that gave information about leasing and told them we currently don’t have the funds to lease or purchase a vehicle. Rich looked at the vehicle in Thomaston and it appeared in good shape. We will wait until funding is available to reconsider these options. 

Ginni contacted John LRson’s office for an update. The response to her indicated that nothing has been heard back.  If that office has no response by April 22 they will make another inquiry.