05:57The primary focus of the meeting was the approval of a budget transfer request from the North County Agricultural High School. This adjustment was necessary due to an earlier administrative error that misallocated $160,000, which has now been corrected to align with the original budget intentions. The approved motion realigned funds to cover employee separation costs, heating, building maintenance, and contract services.

07:38In contrast, the meeting also highlighted financial challenges faced by the Registry of Deeds, which requested additional supplemental funding. The registry’s request aimed to bolster non-salary line items, such as legal fees and office supplies. However, the commissioners could not approve this request due to a shortage of available funds and advised that any potential surplus from FY25 deeds excise receipts should be reserved until the resolution of ongoing litigation concerning the 64D matter.

10:29Additionally, the commissioners revisited the fiscal year 26 budget for the North County Agricultural High School. The trustees had recently adjusted their revenue projections due to changes in the handling of in-district special education tuition costs. The commissioners affirmed the revised budget, which forecasts reduced surplus for the upcoming fiscal year.