AGENDA REQUEST
GENERAL DISCUSSION ITEM
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Round table discussion to collaborate on initiatives for the preparation of the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Budget to include the following:
ü Budget format to provide transparency to residents, as provided in the December 11, 2025 Letter of Directive; including the format of budget question presented to voters, (separate General Government and Board of Education);
ü Options to reduce expenses and minimize budget increases;
• Potential areas to share/consolidate/regionalize services, purchasing, contracts, etc., between the General Government and Board of Education and/or for privatization;
ü More accurately estimate projected budget revenues;
ü Guidance for negotiation and execution of contracts (labor, services, supplies, utilities);
ü Recording expenses on the appropriate side of the budget ledger for accuracy and transparency.
• Employees & Retirees Healthcare expenses.
• School Nurses
ü Long term planning for Capital Improvement Projects (CIP);
ü Potential ways to improve publicizing the Annual Budget and communication to engage residents throughout the process; and avoid mis-communication on social media.
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