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8 Board of Selectmen Minutes February 7, 2000 7:05 p.m. Recess Meeting Resumed: 7:10 p.m. i APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS: School Committee/Finance Committee Budget Discussion: The Board of Selectmen met jointly with members of the School Committee, School Administration and Finance Committee for the purpose of reviewing the fiscal year 2001 annual school budget. A FY2001 budget summary was presented to the Selectmen for consideration requesting$14,350,000 to support Mashpee Public Schools. A $1.55 million dollar increase is recommended over the current$12.8 million dollar budget. Sherwood Fluery, Superintendent of Schools addressed the budget increase, which is reflected to consider the School Committee's agreed upon district goals. It was noted that nine additional professional development days are included in the budget proposal. Two of which will allow for elementary technology support. Additional professional development days will be directed to increase MCAS scores to an acceptable level. Recognizing the need to make adjustments within the framework of the school system and curriculum, a reorganization plan is also strongly considered. To date,there is a successfully negotiated agreement with the Teachers Union. The agreement represents a 12% increase over a three-year period. Core teachers are included in the budget estimate to accommodate additional students. It was noted that educating a high school student exceeds that of an elementary student. A 6% increase is estimated per high school student next fiscal year. Estimated budgetary projections also include increased transportation costs, the relocation of the Superintendent's Office and Administration and costs associated with mandated Special Education needs. The Board agreed to consider a warrant article for the purpose of creating a reserve account for unanticipated Special Education costs. A figure of $100,000 was suggested to be considered for said purpose.