School Committee: Finance Subcommittee - October 8th, 2026

The Milton School Committee Finance Subcommittee meeting, titled October 8, 2026 (recording metadata: October 26, 2026), focused on revolving-account fees and FY28 budget priorities. The superintendent proposed developing a three-year approach to fee adjustments for athletics, Community Schools, transportation, and adult education/driver’s education, with account-specific sustainability targets and balance goals. Members supported refining the proposal but took no vote on fee changes; staff will analyze costs and balances, consult program leads, and return with revised language. For transportation, staff will review the bus contract’s escalation and fuel-surcharge terms and meet with the bus company; speakers noted that only one bidder may have competed previously and described limited provider availability. No contract award or purchasing approval was made.

The subcommittee also discussed FY28 planning, including possible curriculum investments, approximately $20,000 in seed funding for strategic planning, and staffing capacity for state-driven graduation-requirement and MyCap work. The town’s early revenue-growth assumption was described as roughly 3.5%, with the superintendent noting that compensation increases and step-and-lane costs could create a budget gap. The superintendent reported strengthened purchasing controls, including written purchase requests, approval and purchase-order requirements, invoice verification upon receipt, and active encumbrance tracking. Meeting-minutes approval was deferred; the only motion recorded was to adjourn.