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Page 2 Selectmen's meeting room. Ms. King indicated that she has run some basic numbers and they appear to be right in line with the Long Range Plan. She loaded population figures and it came out to be $9.2 million for the Foundation Budget. Ms. King informed the Committee that the Executive Secretary has already made contact with her about a possible rumor that the Finance Committee would be under funding schools this year. Ms. King felt that the Finance Committee and the Schools will not be too far apart. Ms. King had spoken to Dr. DeMoura and said, in her opinion, the Finance Committee would recommend $400,000 for ninth graders, approximately $5,000 per student. She explained that the most would be $500,000. The Long Range Plan contains $400,000. Ms. King explained that Dr. DeMoura has $1.7 million for the ninth graders. She has calculated $400,000 plus $500,000 from Falmouth totalling $900,000. At the low end we are $600,000 apart from Dr. DeMoura's request and at the high end we are at $800,000 apart. Mr. Goggin asked then if Dr. DeMoura is looking for $10 million to fund the schools? Ms. King answered that she has calculated that the Finance Committee is at $9.2 million. By the Long Range Plan the two are $1.3 million apart. Mr. Goggin mentioned that at the last joint meeting with the School Committee, the Finance Committee requested a five year plan as to what the high school will cost and also the overhead costs. Mr. Golub felt that it would be helpful to receive this information prior to their joint meeting. Ms. King said that she would contact Dr. DeMoura. Mr. Golub mentioned that he has been sitting in on the School's contract negotiations. He indicated that Section B (assistant principals and administrators) has been settled. They are now negotiating the main body. Mr. Goggin asked if anything was done regarding medical benefits? Mr. Golub answered no. Mr. Goggin said that a higher employee contribution to medical benefits should be discussed. It was Mr. Golub's suggestion that the Finance Committee, during negotiations, present a number which they will agree to recommend so that there will be some starting point. He felt that it was wrong to just settle the easy items first and then argue the larger items. They should be given a certain amount so that they will know exactly what money is available. Mr. Golub felt that all money issues presently are discussed last. Mr. Goggin recommended informing the School during negotiations that the Finance Committee will only recommend a total of 3% including steps. Mr. Golub suggested asking the negotiators to be more frugal with contracts in order to receive extra money for the high school. Mr. Goggin did not agree with this idea. The next meeting to negotiate this contract is December 4th or 5th. Mr. Golub asked that a letter be sent to all responsible in negotiating these Unions' contracts and inform them that the