Board of Education

Office of the Superintendent Cultivating the Brilliance in Each Student Alberto Vázquez Matos, Ed.D., Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools superintendent@mpsct.org | (860) 638-1401 311 Hunting Hill Avenue, Middletown, CT 06457 www.middletownschools.org September 4, 2024 Ms. Ashley Flynn-Natale Town Clerk Municipal Building 245 deKoven Drive Middletown, CT 06457 Dear Ms. Flynn-Natale, The Middletown Board of Education Budget Committee Meeting is scheduled for: Monday, September 9, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually. The public can view at http://www.youtube.com/c/MiddletownStream Virtual Meeting The agenda for this meeting is as follows: AGENDA I. Line - item transfers & financials from July 1. Update on windfalls and shortfalls since the beginning of the fiscal year. ( Eduardo Miranda ) II. Review / highlight the changes made for the final budget mitigation in June, and any unexpected consequences. III. Update on major concerns from the last budget year: a. Tuition at schools outside the district b. Transportation to schools of choice, and for Special Education IV. Cafe Services Funding V. Review of budgetary needs for possible new initiatives in 2025-2026 fiscal year: a. Expansion of Vo-Ag program b. Alternative school option for Beman students c- Expanded offerings for those with special needs VI. Review of referendum proposal for renovation and addition to Macdonough School  Office of the Superintendent Cultivating the Brilliance in Each Student Alberto Vázquez Matos, Ed.D., Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools superintendent@mpsct.org | (860) 638-1401 311 Hunting Hill Avenue, Middletown, CT 06457 www.middletownschools.org VII. Other budget concerns from committee members VIII. Suggestions for next budget meeting agenda Sincerely, Joyce Carey Assistant to the Superintendent and Board of Education /jc cc: Board of Education Members Dr. Vazquez Matos, Superintendent Michael Skott, Director of Technology