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MASH EE SCHOOL COMMITTEE - REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 16, 1995 PAGE <br /> school construction site with the Clerk of the Works, Jim <br /> Byrne and said how noticeable the work is becoming upon each <br /> visit; he net with the P.T.C. last week; he visited Dennis- <br /> Yarmouth regarding an informational workshop on block <br /> scheduling. <br /> 5 . 3 F 95 Budget - Dr. DeMoura informed the Committee the FY95 <br /> budget closed out with a balance of $, 12 . <br /> FY96 Budget - After reviewing the budget, Mrs* Lynch asked if <br /> there would be enough money left to purchase science books and <br /> other supplies. Dr. DeMoura responded there would be. <br /> At this point, Dr. DeMoura discussed the foundation budget and <br /> early financial projections for the high school. <br /> 5.4 Enrollments - Dr. DeMoura said 57 students have registered <br /> since the close of school in June. His concern is the number <br /> of students in kindergarten. Twenty two new kindergarteners <br /> will be entering Mashpee schools. With the high enrollment of <br /> kindergarteners, Dr, DeMoura asked approval that should <br /> enrollment figures exceed 190, a new kindergarten teacher and <br /> half-time teaching assistant be hired. <br /> Motion made by Mrs. Lynch, seconded by Mrs. Mills, to support <br /> Dr. eMoura•s recommendation that should kindergarten <br /> enrollments exceed 190, a kindergarten teacher and half-time <br /> assistant will be hired. <br /> Discussion followed with concerns raised by Mrs. Lynch <br /> regarding the class size of grade five (too large) and the <br /> money that was going into the full-day kindergarten program <br /> could be spent for the children in. the upper grades. Mr. <br /> Paxton expressed his concerns about the cost of the full-day <br /> program, too, saying that this program has been a "pet peeve" <br /> of his and views it as a costly program, Dr, DeMoura and Mrs, <br /> Mills noted, however, that there are lona- term benefits to the <br /> full-day program. <br /> VOTE: Unanimous <br /> 5.5 Food Service Update - Dr. DeMoura noted that the food service <br /> program generated a gross net profit of $18,096. 62 minu <br /> approx1 ately $5,000,00 for maintenance. This will enable the <br /> school system to maintain their current lurch prices for the <br /> 1995-1336 school year. <br /> 5.6 Upcoming Meetings - Dr. DeMoura reminded the Committee of the <br /> upcoming meetings that had been scheduled. They were: <br />