The Business Services Committee met at the District Office on 1/8. The committee was shown an initial budget forecast that showed a significant deficit for the upcoming year. As more information is gathered over the next couple of weeks the actual deficit will become clearer.
The committee also discussed the proposed energy savings contract with McKinstry. The original contract is for just over 2.7 million dollars. This contract is to be funded thru a lease purchase financing arrangement. A lease purchase financing arrangement is used to allow the district to purchase the equipment and install it without incurring any debt. It will be paid for by the savings from the reduced cost of monthly utilities. No action was taken as more information was asked of McKinstry regarding cost breakouts by building.
The committee at the recommendation of Mary Ellen Van Valin passed a motion to change the format of the 1 page budget flyer. Instead a post card showing the website link for the budget information will be distributed. The post card will also have the phone number of the district office for those that want a copy of the report mailed to them.
The next Business Services Committee will meet on January 28th in the District Office.
Friday, January 9, 2009
1/6/09 Ad Hoc Committee Meeting
The Ad-Hoc Committee met at Glacial Drumlin on Tuesday 1/6. During the meeting the committee reviewed the issues and brainstorming solutions that were discussed during the 1st meeting. The committee then reviewed the potential solutions and removed those that were not viable options either logistically or financially.
The next meeting has been set for January 27th at the District Office.
The next meeting has been set for January 27th at the District Office.
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Candidacy Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
1/4/09
CONTACT: Jason McCutchin, (608) 839-1870
jason.mccutchin@gmail.com
A FRESH PERSPECTIVE FOR THE MONONA GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT
COTTAGE GROVE – With tough decisions ahead for the Monona Grove School District, especially in a weak economy, I know my experience as an accountant with Midwest Family Broadcasting for the past 8 years will be an added bonus to the School Board.
That is why I am officially announcing my candidacy for the Monona Grove School Board.
As someone who deals with numbers day in and day out and routinely has to help troubleshoot budgets, I know what it takes to keep businesses on track. As a father of a 7-year-old, I also know how much work teachers and administrators do to keep classrooms in good shape, even though funding for schools is often the first to take a hit.
Monona Grove has a stellar reputation and is respected as a top-notch school district around the state. For my daughter and all kids in Monona and Cottage Grove, I want that to continue.
I know my experience as a member of the Business Services Committee for the past two plus years will also benefit the school district. We need to work TOGETHER to keep the instruction levels high, facilities maintained and yet have fiscal responsibility and integrity.
I am just the man to help get that done.
1/4/09
CONTACT: Jason McCutchin, (608) 839-1870
jason.mccutchin@gmail.com
A FRESH PERSPECTIVE FOR THE MONONA GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT
COTTAGE GROVE – With tough decisions ahead for the Monona Grove School District, especially in a weak economy, I know my experience as an accountant with Midwest Family Broadcasting for the past 8 years will be an added bonus to the School Board.
That is why I am officially announcing my candidacy for the Monona Grove School Board.
As someone who deals with numbers day in and day out and routinely has to help troubleshoot budgets, I know what it takes to keep businesses on track. As a father of a 7-year-old, I also know how much work teachers and administrators do to keep classrooms in good shape, even though funding for schools is often the first to take a hit.
Monona Grove has a stellar reputation and is respected as a top-notch school district around the state. For my daughter and all kids in Monona and Cottage Grove, I want that to continue.
I know my experience as a member of the Business Services Committee for the past two plus years will also benefit the school district. We need to work TOGETHER to keep the instruction levels high, facilities maintained and yet have fiscal responsibility and integrity.
I am just the man to help get that done.
Personal Bio
Address – 315 Southing Grange, Cottage Grove
Phone – 839-1870
Age - 37
Wife – Linda
Married – 9.5 years
Child – Sydney age 7
Pets – Maggie – Chocolate Lab
Occupation – Accountant
Employer – Mid-West Family Broadcasting
Personal History – I graduated from Dodgeville High School in 1989 and from Winona State University in 1994 with a degree in Business Administration. I lived in Madison from 1994 until building our home in Cottage Grove in 2002. I am an avid Badger sports fan. I love to play volleyball and golf.
Employment History – I will have been with Mid-West Family Broadcasting, a radio station group, for 8 years in April. We have stations in 5 markets and one centralized accounting office here in Madison. Each market is its own separate entity and as such has a Business Manager that handles day to day transactions. As the group accountant, I work with the Business Managers and help them overseeing monthly financial matters for all of the entities. Additionally, I am actively involved in the EEO activities for the Madison market.
What I can bring to the MG School Board – I feel that I can bring a financial viewpoint to the district board, which in these economic times may be needed. As someone who deals with numbers day in and day out and routinely has to help troubleshoot budget, income and expense matters I feel that my area of expertise can be a good compliment to the expertise of the other members of the board. As a member of the Business Services Committee for the past 2 years, I was just reappointed for another 2 years in August, and as a community member on the new Ad Hoc Committee I feel that I have some experience in the workings of the School Board and Administration and that this experience will lessen the time that new board members take in getting acclimated to their position.
Why I want to run for the MG School Board – This district is facing some very difficult decisions in the next few years on many fronts. I would like to think that my financial background and my common sense approach to problem solving would help lead the district down the right path with these decisions. The MG School District needs to keep instruction levels high, facilities maintained and yet have fiscal responsibility and integrity. I know this will be extremely hard, but past boards have done it and I know that I can help the next board do it also.
Phone – 839-1870
Age - 37
Wife – Linda
Married – 9.5 years
Child – Sydney age 7
Pets – Maggie – Chocolate Lab
Occupation – Accountant
Employer – Mid-West Family Broadcasting
Personal History – I graduated from Dodgeville High School in 1989 and from Winona State University in 1994 with a degree in Business Administration. I lived in Madison from 1994 until building our home in Cottage Grove in 2002. I am an avid Badger sports fan. I love to play volleyball and golf.
Employment History – I will have been with Mid-West Family Broadcasting, a radio station group, for 8 years in April. We have stations in 5 markets and one centralized accounting office here in Madison. Each market is its own separate entity and as such has a Business Manager that handles day to day transactions. As the group accountant, I work with the Business Managers and help them overseeing monthly financial matters for all of the entities. Additionally, I am actively involved in the EEO activities for the Madison market.
What I can bring to the MG School Board – I feel that I can bring a financial viewpoint to the district board, which in these economic times may be needed. As someone who deals with numbers day in and day out and routinely has to help troubleshoot budget, income and expense matters I feel that my area of expertise can be a good compliment to the expertise of the other members of the board. As a member of the Business Services Committee for the past 2 years, I was just reappointed for another 2 years in August, and as a community member on the new Ad Hoc Committee I feel that I have some experience in the workings of the School Board and Administration and that this experience will lessen the time that new board members take in getting acclimated to their position.
Why I want to run for the MG School Board – This district is facing some very difficult decisions in the next few years on many fronts. I would like to think that my financial background and my common sense approach to problem solving would help lead the district down the right path with these decisions. The MG School District needs to keep instruction levels high, facilities maintained and yet have fiscal responsibility and integrity. I know this will be extremely hard, but past boards have done it and I know that I can help the next board do it also.
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