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4 <br /> There was discussion about what number the budget needs to get to in <br /> order to cover all expenses. Mr. Bailey explained that there are items not <br /> figured into the original number o $617,000 such as non union contracts, <br /> and utility increases. <br /> There was discussion about the in-house autism program vs. using the <br /> Collaborative. It was determined that this would not save any money. <br /> Mrs. Bradshaw suggested going back to look at the list of suggested <br /> budget cuts proposed by the administration., <br /> Mr. Bailer asked Mrs. Bradshaw to look for further cuts not involving <br /> payroll. Mrs. Bradshaw stated that this could be difficult but she <br /> would look for other cuts. <br /> There was discussion about eliminating a team chair position. Mrs. <br /> Thomas stated she felt this could not work due to a heavy caseload. <br /> Mr. Bailey stated difficult} with the projected taus fee Figures and that it <br /> will cause a lot of disruption and concern. He suggested looking <br /> elsewhere for additional funds. <br /> Mr. Bailey suggested keeping proposed budget cut #12 a $46,000 in non- <br /> payroll cuts and adding an additional budget cut #13 as $54,000 in <br /> unspecified expense cuts taken from the suggestions given by the <br /> administrators. The Committee would try to avoid cuts from the <br /> classroom. This would total $654,000. <br /> Mrs. Grady stated that any position cuts need to be voted this evening. <br /> Mrs. Stanley expressed her concern with the elimination of an Assistant <br /> Quashnet School Principal. <br /> Mr. Bailey suggested combining #12 and#13 together and creating <br /> S 100,000 in cuts that are not payroll based. Mrs. Bradshaw stated <br /> that it might be difficult to Find this amount in non-payroll based items. <br /> Mrs. Stanley asked about the $40,000 that was earmarked for the new <br /> math program. Mrs. Bradshaw is planning to give the School Committee <br /> some ideas on possible pre-pays witb this money. <br /> Mrs. Trills made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Stanley to accept budget <br /> cuts as listed#1-12, with 12 being $100,000 in unspecified budget cuts, <br /> for a total in budget cuts of$654,000.00. <br /> VOTE: Unanimous <br /> School Committee Finance Meeting 4/16/08 <br />