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i <br /> SCHOOL COMMITTEE — SPECIAL MEETING — OCTOBER 15, 1997 PAG <br /> 3. Enrollments: <br /> Dr. I eMoura presented a reprised sheet ofthe October 1 enrollments <br /> which showed a district total of 1,976 while Cape cod Tech shoves 59. <br /> Discussion thea focused on class size for next year with Ms. Macdonald <br /> expressing concerns over Grade 5 class size. Dr. DeMoura said he had met <br /> with teachers, administrators and special reeds teachers of grades 4 and <br /> recently to discuss cuss size and the number of inclusion students involved. <br /> As a result of that meeting, Dr. I eMoura recommended hiring six teaching <br /> assistants 2 at each school) stating that the greatest concern of those <br /> attending the meeting was the creed for additional support staff.. He went on to <br /> say that approximately $28,000 would be needed to fully fund hese positions. <br /> Mr. Paxton took exception to Dr. I e1 loura's suggestion of hiring teaching <br /> assistants saying that the hiring of these people would not address the issue of <br /> large class sizes. He said, "As you acid more support staff, you get away from <br /> lowering class size." <br /> Dr. IeMoura said that lowering class size would not guarantee that <br /> support staff will still not be needed. <br /> Ms. Macdonald asked if hiring the support staff is just a moray of getting <br /> through this Year? Dr. I eMoura responded saying that his solution was just <br /> way to get through one year. <br /> . Staffing and Rados; <br /> After more input on class size, the discussion moved on to staffing ratios <br /> with Dr. I eMoura presenting the Massachusetts-recommended certified <br /> teachers, principals, teacher aides, clerical staff, nurses or health care staff, <br /> custodians, and central and other administrative positions. <br /> Ir. Williams thea presented his X99 staff projections list. Mr. Williams <br /> supported Mr. Cook's request to add another custodian maintenance ntenance worker at <br /> the high school due to the heavy work load. <br /> Mr. Williams revisited the Elective Proposal offerings as a follow-up from <br /> the October 7th meeting. <br /> Mr. Paxton asked that the representatives from the Board of Selectmen <br /> and Finance Committee meet early with their respective. boards to discuss the <br /> Y99 budget. <br />