Foxborough Regional Charter School

Minutes

Finance Committee Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday January 5, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Location

Zoom

Meeting Format
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During the meeting, the Board follows the published agenda and works through business. Audience members are not part of the formal discussion or deliberations, but may raise their hand to add brief comment or ask clarifying questions. Meetings start promptly on time as noted on the agenda.

Committee Members Present

Karen Calvert (remote), Lesly Michelot (remote), Linda Morse (remote), Lyle Wallace (remote), Matthew Yezukevich (remote), Sergio Martin (remote), Zilpa Koenig (remote)

Committee Members Absent

None

Guests Present

Eddie Ingram (remote), Heidi Berkowitz (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

Matthew Yezukevich called a meeting of the Finance Committee of Foxborough Regional Charter School to order on Thursday Jan 5, 2023 at 5:00 PM.

C.

Privilege of the Floor

No one

D.

Minutes

Karen Calvert made a motion to approve the minutes from August Finance Committee Meeting on 08-29-22.
Lesly Michelot seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Linda Morse
Abstain
Zilpa Koenig
Aye
Matthew Yezukevich
Aye
Lyle Wallace
Abstain
Sergio Martin
Aye
Karen Calvert
Aye
Lesly Michelot
Aye
Sergio Martin made a motion to approve the minutes from September 2, 2022 Finance Committee Meeting on 09-02-22.
Lesly Michelot seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Sergio Martin
Aye
Karen Calvert
Abstain
Lesly Michelot
Aye
Matthew Yezukevich
Aye
Lyle Wallace
Abstain
Zilpa Koenig
Abstain
Linda Morse
Abstain
Karen Calvert made a motion to approve the minutes from November 14, 2022 Finance Committee Meeting on 11-14-22.
Linda Morse seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Lyle Wallace
Aye
Zilpa Koenig
Aye
Sergio Martin
Aye
Matthew Yezukevich
Aye
Karen Calvert
Aye
Lesly Michelot
Aye
Linda Morse
Aye

E.

Projections

F.

capital projects

Lesly reported out:  HVAC $120,000

Floor Replacement completed in ES

HS water bubblers replaced and added in cafeteria and gym

Exterior installing  fence

Facilities Grounds Equipment Leaf Blower and Floor Scrubber were purchased

Security - need budget transfer signed from Matt Y, using funds from Tech Capital Budget

Update on Crosswalk - waiting to hear back from Town of Foxboro

Roof update - Architect provided updated numbers from $2 MM to $4 - 5.5 MM based on                 increase in cost of materials, wages, high demand

      OPM Projection Manger - RFP for Bids

      Project start end of June

      Thursday 1/12 schedule a joint committee meeting with finance and facilities

       Checking on warranty for gym roof

      Architect to evaluate the ES roof, MS roof is 50 years old

       Karen to set up meeting with bond counsel

 Projections - Sergio asked for clarification on Student Activities and the reduction in the salary line.     Per Pupil Tuition reduced based on Dec Payment

            increase in grant revenue adding in YEAR II of 264 Grant

            increase State & Federal Food Reimbursement based on new information

            decrease in transportation program fees due to families leaving and receiving a refund

            Expenses - decrease in employee benefits Health Insurance due to mid-year hires and a few positions not yet filled.

 

Linda asked about grant writing - Will Thompson was a new hire in March 2022 as our Grant Manager reporting to finance

 

II. Closing Items

A.

Vote to Adjourn Meeting

Karen Calvert made a motion to adjourn.
Lesly Michelot seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:00 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Karen Calvert