School officials are hoping to work out a solution with the attached public library for space and have budgeted $51,144 for a prekindergarten teacher and teaching assistant. The balance of the $101,000 would cover other essentials such as insurance, supplies and other needs but not necessarily any renovations required. In total, the $2.7 million school budget reviewed by the Finance Committee on Monday morning is up $202,000 from this year s $2,507,086. The anticipated annual 2.5 increase is $62,677 and the preK program $101,000, leaving about a $39,000 gap. Assistant Superintendent of Operations & Finance Jennifer Macksey said the budget is largely driven by fixed costs, contractual and minimum wage increases and plans for the preK program.
The decision to offer the post to Darcy Feder was unanimous, with both attending members of the board and the rest of the screening committee agreeing she was the right choice at Wednesday s special meeting. Feder, an assistant manager for TD Bank in Williamstown, impressed the committee with her financial background, personality and willingness to put Clarksburg first. The town has been seeking a new treasurer since Ericka M. Oleson accepted a full-time position with the town of Stockbridge in December. She had been with the town four years. The board and committee consisting of Town Administrator Rebecca Stone, Administrative Assistant Amy Cariddi and Northern Berkshire School Union Assistant Superintendent of Operations & Finance Jennifer Macksey interviewed four candidates for the post, with Macksey taking the lead on questions.