HomeMy WebLinkAbout02.28.2000 Minutes - BOE Budget Hearing
February 28, 2000
Hagerstown, Maryland
FISCAL YEAR 2001 BOARD OF EDUCATION BUDGET HEARING
The evening session was called to order at 7:00 p.m. at the
Kepler Theatre at Hagerstown Community College by President
Gregory I. Snook, with the following members present: Vice
President Paul L. Swartz, and Commissioners Bertrand L.
Iseminger, Jr., John L. Schnebly, and William J. Wivell.
Also present were Board of Education members Dori Nipps,
Edwin Hayes, Andrew Humphreys, Paul Bailey, Herbert Hardin,
and Mary Wilfong. Mr. Bailey provided an overview of the
Board of Education's total budget request for Fiscal Year
2001. He stated that the proposed total request is
$66,162,217. Mr. Hardin outlined the new process used to
engage the community in helping to establish priorities.
Ms. Wilfong presented information on staff development and
technology. Mr. Hayes provided information on the reading
initiative and the expansion of the program into the high
schools. Ms. Nipps presented information on proposed salary
increases and personnel requests. Mr. Humphries presented
information on how education affects economic development.
Following the presentation, the meeting was opened for
questions on the budget from the County Commissioners.
The meeting was then opened for questions and comments.
Commissioner Snook informed those in attendance that the
budget hearing for the County is scheduled for April 25 at
the Kepler Theater at Hagerstown Community College. After
hearing all comments, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00
p.m.
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