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3 Board of Selectmen Minutes December 1, 2008 APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS: Mashpee Sports Certificate Presentation: Michael Horne, the Athletic Director introduced the captains and coaches of the Mashpee High School fall athletic teams to the Board of Selectmen. Recognition was given to the Boys Cross Country Team, 2008 champions, the Boys Soccer Team, winners of the Cape & Islands Sportsmanship Award, and the MHS Football Team, acknowledged for their successful season and their fourth straight win against the Cape Cod Technical School on Thanksgiving. The MHS cheerleaders were also recognized for receiving the Sportsmanship award as winners in the South Shore League and the girl's field hockey team for their achievements making their league tournament for eight straight years. The girl's soccer also won the MIAA District C Sportsmanship award and the golf team was also recognized for their continued success making the MIAA tournament for ten consecutive seasons. Certificates of appreciation were presented to the coaches and the athletes on behalf of the Board of Selectmen. Superintendent of Schools--Update,. Ann Bradshaw, Superintendent of Schools gave an overview of recent honors and awards, co-curricular activities and academic achievements in the Mashpee Public Schools. Ms. Bradshaw indicated that enrollment has decreased by 72 students. In 2008 there are 1857 students enrolled district-wide compared to a collective enrollment of 1935 students last year. The decrease in enrollment is attributed to school choice and residency issues. It was noted that special education enrollment has also decreased by 40 students. In 2007,there were 329 special education students enrolled. Presently there are 289 special education students district-wide. In an effort to increase enrollment, Ms. Bradshaw indicated she would like to expand the pre-school enrollment.