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5 I <br /> 1 �II <br /> f <br /> a <br /> MASHPEE SCHOOL COMMITTEE - SPECIAL MEETING JANUARY 20, 1994 <br /> PAGE 2 <br /> Discussion ensued regarding the plowing responsibilities at the <br /> schools. It was felt that the DPW is responsible for the plowing <br /> a -they plow all other town buildings. Dr, DeMoura will discuss <br /> this issue with DPW Director Greg Taylor. <br /> Mrs, Dunivan asked if volunteers could be utilized in lieu of <br /> hiring teacher assistants and library aides. Dro DeMoura thought <br /> that this could b an option, Also, Mrs a DUnivan suggested g".ving <br /> students the <br /> choice of going to study periods or to the Library and <br /> help out there. Perhaps a work group could be formed.. <br /> firs e Dunivan questioned the salary of the Grade 5-8 special. � <br /> education teachers Dr. DeMoura responded saying it is difficult <br /> to find special education teachers on bachelors step 1 . An <br /> individual with a masters degree is preferred for that area. He, <br /> however, will make an attempt to hire a bachelors candidate if this <br /> position should open up. <br /> Mrs. Dunivan asked about the $38,000 earmarl ed for the home <br /> economics and industrial arts programs. Dr. DeMoura said that <br /> although some supplies still remain from the programs in the past, <br /> the money would be spent for additional supplies and maintenance of <br /> equipment. <br /> Discussion rgardingthe 25-day remedial summer program followed <br /> with Dr. DeMoura stating that some students at both schools are not <br /> performing as well as they should, thus, the implementation of this <br /> program. All Committee members agreed, although $24,000 would be <br /> devoted to pay for four math teachers and four reading teachers, <br /> transportation would not be included. M . Gibbs thought this <br /> program would be a better alternative than the learning centers <br /> saying, "we` e got to wale up and realize that We're losing our <br /> kids, " <br /> Mr. Consal.vi suggested that some of the audio-visual equipment is <br /> getting old and should be replaced. Dr. DeMoura agreed that we <br /> should begin that process as needed. <br /> Dr. Petty. once again expressed her thoughts on the autonomy of the <br /> school department's budget and that the Finance Committee has no <br /> say in how school money is spent. That the Finance Committee gives <br /> the school department a bottom lime figure and that is all. <br /> The "bottom line" for the proposed FY95 school department budget a <br /> of this evening was $7 ,529,530 . <br /> Dre DeMoura excused himself at 6:25 p.m. to attend theTaxpayers ' <br /> Association meeting where discussion on the high school educational <br /> specifications was taping place at 6:30 p.m,, <br />