Operating Budget Review Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee discussed general budget priorities, covering revenue, staffing, technology, distance learning, transportation, and potential programmatic changes to elementary music and elementary/middle school gifted and talented programs to identify savings. Discussions also included the Bright Minds Foundation and the need for additional revenue streams, as well as the clarification of Maintenance of Effort (MOE) requirements. Additionally, the committee passed a motion recommending that the new budget analysis team investigate online and blended learning options for the FY 2021 school year, specifically to analyze return on investment and break-even points.