12/6/2006 SCHOOL COMMITTEE Minutes

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S + a MASRP SCHOOL COMMITTEE— REGULAR 1 1.EETING—DEC EMB ER 6, 2006 PAGE program at the high school for F , 1. FTEs are needed — 1. FTE in Math, and . FTE in English. Rationale nal for 1.0 Math Teacher: Math Lab will be introduced to all students in grade 10 in the area of geometry. Without the addition of the 1.0 FTE Math teacher class sizes will continue to be 27 to 3 1. i Rationale for 0.5 FTE English Teacher: Decrease the size of classes from 27—32 to a recommended 24. "rhe 2007-2008 year budget request for l ashpee High, School reflects a % increase for the same level of services as 2006-2007. The Science and Business Departments will be implementing new curricula. New books for science and business and equipping a new AP course for Environmental Science will cost approximately $75,000. Banks for AP European history must be replaced to reflect AP national guidelines and standards. Geometry classes for grade tete students will introduce a corresponding math lab. This is the second stage ofthe math lab process, which will continue to add time on learning for math students to use project-based activities to reinforce math concepts and skills. This additional math tune will assist in increasing MCAS, SAT and AP scores as well as increase the rigor at the high school. This proposed budget also reflects: -Additional security cameras , to be placed throughout the school, are needed to continue with our goal of providing a safe and secure environment. -A 15% increase in the cost of copy machine leases, paper costs and postage. -A 15% increase in the cost of transportation to school related activities (Freshman Seminar, CCT, Music Competitions) To provide further support to the curricular and instructional process Mrs. St. Cyr recommend the following.- Department ofl ing.partment Heads to be negotiated). This is a recommendation of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. This budget request does not include equipment and materials which need to be replaced due to evcry day wear and tear (tables, chairs, books); replaced to increase safety (TechEd/Shop and Food &. Consumer Science equipment); to completely fund a new AP course its Environmental Science; replace TI-83 Graphing Calculators; to update Computer Software or to further increase the needs of the Graphics/Robotics and Tech &, Engineering programs.