Agenda item

To receive and consider a report outlining the potential impacts upon school budgets 2016/17.

The Forum received and considered a report on the potential impacts upon school budgets 2016/14 which was set out on the Supplementary Agenda pages 7-10.

The Forum discussed the scenarios listed in the report and decided to discard Scenario 1. The Forum suggested to consult with the Section 151 Officer (the Council’s Chief Finance Officer) regarding deficit and explore the option of borrowing money.

It was mentioned that the result of the Consultation should be considered when composing the proposals.

RESOLVED That:

1)     Scenario 1 be discarded;

2)     Section 151Officer be consulted on deficit;

3)     Proposals be presented taking into account the results of the Consultation.