The $362,000.00 Question
You can't believe everything that you hear, but there are times when you remember hearing something you should have believed.
Not too long ago, and on different occasions, I was told by reliable sources that there are considerations being discussed by the Superintendent for possible uses of the $362,000.00 architect's fees which could be reimbursed to MSAD #46 upon a positive vote for the new school project. The dollars represent the costs incurred by the District in the studies, and related site and concept planning, leading up to referendum vote for a new k-8 school. These funds were provided by the voters of MSAD #46 over the last several budget cycles.
Some of the alledged "dreams" include the retention of the Abbott Hill site and the creation of an additional high school athletic field complex, new athletic equipment, bleachers for various sports, perhaps even lighting for one or more high school athletic fields.
The newschoolproject site (here) FAQs question #19 prompted me to write the Superintendent to ask the following questions:
Date Friday, September 29, 2006 10:58 AM
To kjordan@sad46.org
cc Art Jette <dacart@prexar.com>
Subject NEW SCHOOL PROJECT
Kevin,
After reviewing the FAQS I have a couple of questions of my own.
Question #19 (FAQS) refers to architect fee reimbursements:
Will the reimbursed funds be used exclusively for the new school project?
Will the reimbursed funds be returned to the District taxpayers?
Are there any discussions about using the reimbursed funds for other District facilities projects?
I'll look forward to receiving your response to my questions.
Art Jette
His response is as follows:
From Kevin Jordan
Date Wednesday, October 04, 2006 3:32 PM
To Art Jette
Re: New School Project
Art,
We have a meeting later this month with the Financial Department of Major School Construction Projects. Scott Brown has indicated that each project is somewhat unique depending on state share, local share, total project costs etc. At that meeting we will begin to look at how the financial aspect of this project, including architectural reimbursements, will work for SAD #46. The school board has not discussed reimbursed funds waiting until we have more information from the DOE.
Kevin Jordan
Superintendent of Schools
SAD #46 Dexter, Maine
My purpose for sharing this information with you is simple. I believe that the $362,000.00 belongs to the citizens of MSAD#46 and was authorized by them for use in the preparation for the new school project. If there is a successful referendum and a subsequent reimbursement of these funds, it should be first used to offset any additional local funds for the site acquisition, or any other approved new school local cost. Any remaining reimbursement should be returned to the communities in reductions of the local share of the District's assessments in the subsequent budget.
These are public decisions that should not be made in private. Make your opinions known.
Not too long ago, and on different occasions, I was told by reliable sources that there are considerations being discussed by the Superintendent for possible uses of the $362,000.00 architect's fees which could be reimbursed to MSAD #46 upon a positive vote for the new school project. The dollars represent the costs incurred by the District in the studies, and related site and concept planning, leading up to referendum vote for a new k-8 school. These funds were provided by the voters of MSAD #46 over the last several budget cycles.
Some of the alledged "dreams" include the retention of the Abbott Hill site and the creation of an additional high school athletic field complex, new athletic equipment, bleachers for various sports, perhaps even lighting for one or more high school athletic fields.
The newschoolproject site (here) FAQs question #19 prompted me to write the Superintendent to ask the following questions:
Date Friday, September 29, 2006 10:58 AM
To kjordan@sad46.org
cc Art Jette <dacart@prexar.com>
Subject NEW SCHOOL PROJECT
Kevin,
After reviewing the FAQS I have a couple of questions of my own.
Question #19 (FAQS) refers to architect fee reimbursements:
Will the reimbursed funds be used exclusively for the new school project?
Will the reimbursed funds be returned to the District taxpayers?
Are there any discussions about using the reimbursed funds for other District facilities projects?
I'll look forward to receiving your response to my questions.
Art Jette
His response is as follows:
From Kevin Jordan
Date Wednesday, October 04, 2006 3:32 PM
To Art Jette
Re: New School Project
Art,
We have a meeting later this month with the Financial Department of Major School Construction Projects. Scott Brown has indicated that each project is somewhat unique depending on state share, local share, total project costs etc. At that meeting we will begin to look at how the financial aspect of this project, including architectural reimbursements, will work for SAD #46. The school board has not discussed reimbursed funds waiting until we have more information from the DOE.
Kevin Jordan
Superintendent of Schools
SAD #46 Dexter, Maine
My purpose for sharing this information with you is simple. I believe that the $362,000.00 belongs to the citizens of MSAD#46 and was authorized by them for use in the preparation for the new school project. If there is a successful referendum and a subsequent reimbursement of these funds, it should be first used to offset any additional local funds for the site acquisition, or any other approved new school local cost. Any remaining reimbursement should be returned to the communities in reductions of the local share of the District's assessments in the subsequent budget.
These are public decisions that should not be made in private. Make your opinions known.
posted by Art | 10/18/2006 05:47:00 AM
1 Comments:
After we kill the new school because its supposed to have a flat roof we won't be worrying about how to spend that money.
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