Minutes
Quincy School Committee
Budget & Finance Subcommittee Meeting
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
A meeting of the Budget & Finance Subcommittee was held on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 5:00
pm in the Coddington Building. Present were Mr. Paul Bregoli, Mrs. Kathryn Hubley, Ms. Barbara
Isola, and Mrs. Emily Lebo, Chair. Also attending were Superintendent DeCristofaro, Deputy
Superintendent Kevin Mulvey, Mr. James Mullaney, Mrs. Maura Papile, Ms. Madeline Roy, Mr. Keith
Segalla, Mr. Kevin Segalla; and Ms. Laura Owens, Clerk.
Director of Business James Mullaney presented the Quarterly Budget review through the FY2017
second quarter ending December 31, 2016.
Quincy Public Schools has expended 30% of the salary budget year to date, in line with historical
expenditure levels. Mr. Mullaney noted that $172,000 budget transfer from Quincy Teen Mothers
Program dissolution will be added to this salary account and any potential deficits for the Academic
Classroom and Program teachers will be covered by this transfer. Mr. Mullaney reviewed the detail
for 26-week, 40-week, and 52-week employees, with each account being at the appropriate level for
this time of year. All accounts are sufficiently funded to meet contract obligations and any step and
level raises.
On the expense side, for Special Education tuitions and associated transportation, there is just over
55% of the budget remaining. For textbooks, some savings has been recognized as digital materials
are sometimes preferred over print materials. The utility accounts represent the potential for
savings, with the mild winter, less fuel has been expended. Possible savings on the electrical line
have not been realized as a reconciliation with Solar City for solar credits has not yet occurred.
Overall, expenses are at appropriate levels for this time of year.
Ms. Isola made a motion to accept the 2nd Quarter FY2017 Budget Report. Mrs. Hubley seconded the
motion and on a voice vote, the ayes have it.
Mrs. Hubley made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:15 pm. Ms. Isola seconded the motion and
on a voice vote, the ayes have it.