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x <br /> Various scenarios were discussed to evaluate restructuring grades. <br /> weighted average was used to select the final scenario. Mr. Babbitt <br /> explained the fie goals used in evaluating the five different scenarios: <br /> They are: <br /> • Academic achievement <br /> • Social and behavioral opportunities <br /> • Use existing school buildings to utmost potential <br /> • Minimize cost <br /> • Minimize disruption <br /> The scenario that was selected was to leave 7th and 8th grade at Mashpee <br /> high school, with a dedicated 7th and 8th grade principal. A decision was <br /> made to define and rework 7th&8th grade as a middle school within <br /> school. <br /> A. date was selected for Thursday, May l st at the Mashpee High School <br /> auditorium at 4:30 p.m. to hold a public forum to discuss restructuring. <br /> VI Field Trip to International Tennis lull of Fame <br /> Mr. Bailey made a motion, seconded by Mrs. hills to approve the field <br /> trip to the International Tennis Hall ofFame on 5/21/08. <br /> VOTE: Unanimous <br /> VIIl Department artment f Education Waiver <br /> Ms. Bradshaw announced Haat the Department of Education has granted a <br /> waiver for the high school not to make up one school day for the early <br /> release day on 2114108. This is clue to having over 1000 instruction hours. <br /> VIII. Budget Cuts <br /> Mgrs, Grady stated Haat going forward copies of the budget would be <br /> available at each finance meeting. <br /> Ms. Grady reiterated that the Committee was disappointed the town had <br /> not supported the proposed budget increase of 4.48%. <br /> The planned budget for 2008-2009 is currently $20, 515.00. This is <br /> $617,000 less than the School Committee believed it needed to operate <br /> the schools without cutbacks. This budget does not include sufficient <br /> funds for previously negotiated salary increases, or increases for <br /> individuals not covered by union contracts, for increases in utilities and <br /> transportation, critical student services, and upgrades for the septic <br /> system. <br /> This requires the School Committee to implement a series ofactions that <br /> are difficult and unpopular. <br /> School Committee Finance Meeting 4116108 <br />