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6 Board of Selectmen Minutes November 7, 2005 APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS: Superintendent Bradshaw—School Department Update: Ann Bradshaw, Superintendent of Schools gave an update to the Selectmen on school activities. Enrollment as of October 1, 2005 is 2043 students. The largest class sizes are found in kindergarten, grade 3 and in grades 5 and 6. It was noted that the Town Manager and Selectman Don Myers attended a recent strategic planning session that gave emphasis to effective teaching, class size and technology in the schools. Public comment is anticipated to be obtained prior to the finalization of the study. Capital improvement program requests for fiscal year 2006 include improvements associated to network infrastructure, phase 1 of a three- phase flooring plan to replace carpet and tile at the K.C. Coombs and Quashnet schools and the K.C. Coombs school road bond realignment and parking lot project. The School Committee is expected to prioritize the CIP budget request for FY07 at their November meeting. Network and technology improvements were discussed and will be recommended for capital improvement program funding. Ms. Bradshaw announced the achievement of School Committee Chair Janice Mills who was recently recognized as a recipient of the Department of Education's Lifetime Achievement Award for thirty years of dedication and service to the Town of Mashpee school system. NEW BUSINESS: Recommendation for Appointment—Nitrogen Management Plan Community_Advisory Committee: The Mashpee Historical Commission at their meeting of September 27, 2005 voted to recommend the appointment of Joseph Slattery to the Nitrogen Management Plan Community Advisory Committee. Motion made by Selectman Myers to appoint Joseph Slattery to the Nitrogen Management Plan Community Advisory Committee as recommended. Motion seconded by Selectman Cook. VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0.