2/20/1997 SCHOOL COMMITTEE Minutes

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a MASHPEE SCHOOL COMMITTEE '" SPECIAL MEETING FEBRUARY 20, 1 - PAGE TWO While reviewing the textbook line items of the budget, the Committee questioned the math curriculum not being updated. Discussion then followed with Mr. Paxton asking why would transfer of funds be considered when the program has not been updated? Dr. DeMoura answered that there is not enough money to purchase all the fools that are needed. He Felt it is not a good idea to "Piecemeal" the. math program by purchasing just some of the Books. This would lead to one teacher- teaching one thing and another teacher teaching something different. This could ultimately lead to students falling through the cracks. Ms. Macdonald said she did not understand why the money was not budgeted for initially. She asked, "Whir did we vote on an amount of money last year if it was not enough to corer the price o all of the books?' Dr. DeMoura responded sabring when planning the budget last year, it was necessary to make cuts and that the cuts were rade from teaching materials and supplies. Ms. Macdonald continued saying she still dial not understand why was the money budgeted for if it was not sufficient to cover the cost of the books. In reviewing next gear's budget, IVIS. Macdonald noted that are funds being,budgeted for new reading boobs. She felt it was not a good idea to replace the math curriculum before moving on to the reading program. Mrs. cook agreed. Discussion followed on purchasing supplies and textbooks s for- next year with this year's money. Mrs. Lynch requested that the School Building Committee be asked when the high school fields are going to be ready She said them is no need to pay the contractor if the fields are not reader, Mrs. cook suggested contacting the School Building Committee as to their best guess. Dr. DeMoura will send a letter to the Committee. _J