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Page 2 of October 1995. The average expenditure per• pupil for SPED students is $7,900. Dr. DeMoura noted that the pie graph shows that the portion which involves salaries or people is growing. Mr. Golub noted that it would be natural to decline in a situation where the population was increasing. He explained that in a growing universe you would have more money going into salaries than into bricks and mortar. Ms. King also noted that the number placed for funding is based on last year's ' enrollments. It is a year behind in funding. Dr. DeMoura indicated that Mr. Williams, Principal Mashpee High School, was in the audience and did a great deal of work in preparing the rough draft of the high school budget. The Committee reviewed these estimates. Estimated total costs contained in Draft #4 of the budget is $2.5 million for the 7th, 8th and 9th grades. Dr. DeMoura, did however ask that the Finance Committee hold off until the School Committee's next meeting on January 3rd to look at the high school piece. Juan asked if the schools needed approximately an extra $700,000 to open up the high school? Dr. DeMoura indicated that the first year would have additional expenses. Ms. King stated that, according to the Long Range Plan, the difference is $569,000. Mr. Bacigalupi felt that the group was reviewing high school enrollments only, but that every grade would show increases. Dr. DeMoura said that they are considering an additional 8th grade teacher, one 7th grade teacher and three other teachers below grade 7. . Mr. John Williams came up to the table and mentioned that the first few years will be tough. He explained that there are many fixed costs that are built in. He explained that at some point they will catch up. Mr. Golub asked the total gap? Mr. Williams felt that next year will be the largest, but by the year 1999 or 2000 it will be pretty much a wash. Mr. Golub asked if it was approximately $2 .1 million for a gap, $700,000, $700,000, $400,000 and $200,000? Mr. Williams said that they are guessing at this point and are just using current numbers. Dr. Demoura mentioned that this was only an initial presentation to the School Committee. Contract negotiations and the School Councils will also have an impact. Mr. Golub asked about capital requests. Dr. DeMoura stated that for FY97 they are requesting approximately $300,000. Ms. King mentioned that the school should look into accessing money left over from the Middle School addition. Mr. Golub agreed and mentioned that the money needs to be used for similar situations. Dr. DeMoura indicated that he would speak to the Town Accountant and see if the work needed fits into the criteria required to utilize the money. Ms. King said that there is about $150,000 in the account. She also indicated that the Capital Improvement