1/8/1997 SCHOOL COMMITTEE Minutes

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M MASHPBH SCHOOL COMMITTEE - REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 8. 1997 PAGE 3 be discussed in executive session. 6.2 Feed Service Update - Dr, DeMoura said the November profit was $574. 72 . 6-3 FY97 Monthly Budget Review - It was noted that 72 .4% o the special education budget has been spent so far. Mrs, Lynch'. asked how will we know if wefre in deficit? Dr. DeMourat said not until we know the outcome of the high school delayed opening expenses issue. Mrs. Mills asked "Are we currently on testing and paperwork, i•e. , IEPs, on special education students?" Dr, DeMoura said he would check with the Special Education Director Grace Day. .4 Meeting with Selectmen and Finance Committee - As mentioned earlier, a tentative meeting date has been set for January 2 , 1997 for a joint meeting with the School Committee, Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee. 6.5 Enrollments - Dr. DeMoura said we currently have 1 r 62 students in ps-Grade 12 , Cape Cod Tech enrollments total 9 , Mays. Mills said students who move out of town and leave the system are not the question here but what' about the students who drop out What happens to them? Also, Mrs. Lynch noted there were two Grade 12 students who left Falmouth High School in one month and questioned why. Dr. DeMoura -will investigate. . Gifted Pro cram - Dr, DeMoura introduced the Director of Instruction Patricia Parolski who outlined the gifted and talented program for students in grades 4 , 5, and 6. Mrs. Parolski reported that 61 students demonstrated academic giftedness (scoring 135 on the test) with 11 students surpassing 135 or better. Mr. Paxton asked what does the test consist of Mrs. Parolski answered haat it f s a 45- minute verbal exchange between the School Psychologist and the student. After giving a brief update on this program, Mrs. Parolski introduced the teacher of theg ifted and talented program, Lisa levans, Mrs. Ke