BOARD FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES

JULY 11, 2005

 

 

Members of the Board Finance Committee met on Monday, July 11, 2005, at 8:25 p.m. in the Superintendent’s Conference Room. Present were School Board Members Charlene Koch, Diane Rowe, Julie Venanzi, Dr. Craig Haytmanek, Rosario Amato, Joseph Craig, William Heske and Loretta Leeson. Also present were Dr. Joseph A. Lewis, superintendent of schools, Stanley J. Majewski, Jr., assistant to the superintendent for finance and administration, Robert R.Gross, III, assistant superintendent for human resources, and members of the press.

 

Courtesy of the Floor – None.

 

Open Forum – No items for discussion.

 

Mr. Majewski informed the committee that the beverage contract the district has with the Coca-Cola Company will expire in August. Mr. Majewski and Dr. Lewis have met with representatives from Coca-Cola and are currently negotiating a new contract. At the present time, the wording of the contract is being reviewed by the district solicitor.

 

Mr. Majewski stated he also met with PepsiCo to discuss such a contract with them. After several meetings, PepsiCo could not meet the district’s timeline and, in as much as, Coca-Cola has submitted a solid proposal, the district will focus on approving a new contract with Coke.

 

Mrs. Leeson questioned the controversy regarding the sale of carbonated beverages in schools and was assured that the vending machines are stocked with water, sport drinks, and fruit juices in addition to soda. It was stated water is the number one seller.

 

The final details of the contract are being negotiated. The contract will appear on the July 25, 2005, Regular Board Agenda for approval.

 

Mr. Majewski announced that the state has adopted its budget and that the district will be receiving $528,000 in Basic Instructional Subsidy more than budgeted.

 

The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.

 

Minutes prepared by:

Adele Embardino, Confidential Secretary to the Assistant to the Superintendent for Finance and Administration