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I IAS PEE SCHOOL COMMITTEE—REGULAR MEETING—JUNE 7, 2006 PAGE 10.11 Out-of-State Trip — Providence, —A request was made for grade 7 students to travel to Providence, R1 and visit the IMAX Theater. Motion made by Mrs. Mills, seconded by Mrs. Romkey, to approve theout- of-state travel to Providence, R1. VOTE: Unanimous 10.12 Pre-pay Out-of-District Tuition — Mgrs. Bradshaw asked the Committee to consider prepaying out-of-district tuition for FY2007. She said prepaying a portion ofthe ` 7 out-of-district tuition costs is an allowable expenditure that can serve as a buffer against unexpected extraordinary expenses in '07. She recommended the C6mmittee vote to approve pre-payment of special education tuition for '07 not to exceed 21 0,000 to cone from circuit breaker funds. Motion made by Mrs. Mills, seconded by Mrs. Romkey, to approve Mrs. ' Bradshaw's above recommendation. VOTE; Unanimous 10.13 Rubbish Removal Contract Award — Mr. Roche recommended the Committee vote to approve Casella waste Services from East Sandwich as the new rubbish removal company. Their services would begin on July 1, 2006—June 30, 2009. The three-year breakdown for their services is as follows: FY07 - $21,901.22; FY08; 21,901.22; $21,901.22 totaling $65,703.66. Mrs. Grady expressed concerns regarding contracting with Casella waste Services due to previous.experience while she served on the Board ofHealth. Motion made by Mrs. Mills, seconded by Mrs. 1on.key, to accept Casella Waste Services as the new rubbish removal contractor. VOTE; Unanimous 10.14 Update on FY06 Bud A ri.Z M. -- During last month's meeting, Finance Committee member Chuck Gasior questioned Mr. Roche on why did the month of April showed 74% of the budget expended while May reflected 70%. After researching, Mr. Roche said there were some "system issues in April" and some postings that had not been done in April. These issues are now resolved and Mr. Roche Inas spoken to Mr. Gasior. 10.15 Revised 2006#2007 School Calendar — The original calendar was changed due to the addition of early release days and parent/teacher conferences. The revised calendar indicates these dates. 10.16 Mid-Cygle Program Ryi — Mrs. Bradshaw and Mrs. Beaudin informed the Committee that on June 13`h and June 1 members from the Department ofEducation will visit the special education department t review records and interview staff.