1997-2000-QUASHNET RIVER SCHOOL COUNCIL

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4) formulating a school improvement plan FY'99 budget requests presented to Dr. DeMoura in June 1997 were handed out and discussed. It was decided to resubmit this request deleting Grade. 4 furniture replacement which has already been received. Remaining on the list are an additional Grade 1 position and classroom supplies, increased specialist services, a possible increase in SPED transportation services, increasing a .5 guidance position to full time, a 3.5% inflation increase for school supplies, instrumental lessons, additional age appropriate library materials, a stipend for after-school sports programs and extended day activities (that do not duplicate those of leisure services), a floater position to cover teachers, and an enrichment program. Additions to be made to the list include an alternative education program for elementary, a pre first program, and the results of teacher requests for equipment and technology needs. The need for in-service computer training for teachers and other professional development was mentioned. Old computers are being put in classrooms, but the software is not filtering down. New computers are needed in the library. Money for fourth grade furniture was taken from the technology account reducing it to $365.00 which will not cover this expense. Since the library is shared by both the River and the Valley school, this expense can come from both budgets. Other suggestions made included an integrated arts position for K-1 to free up specialist's time, using parent or senior volunteers for back-up support in inclusion classes. Possible confidentiality problems were discussed. All school council members are invited to attend school committee budget meetings held the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm in Room 6103 at the high school. Donna McCaffery made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Nancy Bowes seconded it. Unanimously approved. Next meeting is November 12,1997 at 6:30 pm.