Members posed several clarifying questions regarding the budget.  These questions addressed technology, staffing, rent, and fundraising. Further explanation focused on capital improvement plans, modifications, and costs; reasons for changes in numbers of staff; the process for ordering and stocking school clothing (spirit wear); and funding for student field trips.  The committee discussed expectations for board fundraising.  J. Montgomery suggested that the unaudited actuals be included in the agenda packet for the next regular board meeting on October 8 (but not not on the consent agenda). 

The committee reviewed current enrollment and enrollment targets by school site.

K. Sved provided an overview of key budget issues relating to budget revisions.  These topics included certain expenditures and savings and how these elements equalized budget outcomes (specifically hiring, salary adjustments, and technology expenditures). Enrollment targets were a major point of discussion.  J. Montgomery provided recommendations regarding student recruitment efforts and increasing student attendance. She also asked clarifying questions regarding budget predictions for furniture and full-time employees (FTE). N. Crivello was interested in potential implications related to average daily enrollment (ADA) and migrant students.  C. Wright enquired as to possible implications relating to plans for facilities and related budgets. 

J. Montgomery praised the successful efforts of A. Ortiz to implement a new reporting system.  She requested the generation of additional custom reports as a necessary supplement to existing reports.  She offered to provide assistance, if necessary.  A. Ortiz solicited member feedback on report contents and level of detail.  C. Wright complimented A. Ortiz on the implementation of the new accounting system.

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