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Board of Selectmen Minutes March 1, 2000 Present: Selectman Marsters, Selectman Leveille, Selectman Taylor, Selectman Cahalane, Selectman Blythe Town Administrator Robert Whritenour Assistant Town Administrator Joyce Mason Meeting Called to Order by Chairman Marsters at 6:05 p.m. Town Hall, Conference Room #1. APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS: Finance Committee/School Committee Budget Review: The Board of Selectmen met in joint convention with the Finance Committee and School Committee for the purpose of reviewing the budget of fiscal year 2001. The School Committee requested a budget of$14,350,000 to support Mashpee Public Schools. A $1.55 million dollar increase is recommended over the current $12.8 million dollar budget. To make adjustments in the framework of the school system and curriculum, the requested budget increase will consider a reorganization plan, contractual obligations, essential new positions, added transportation expenses, and mandated special education needs. Mr. Whritenour, Town Administrator recommended a budget of $13,800,000 for fiscal year 2001. Finance Committee member,Dean Arden discussed the school budget request which reflects an increase of more than 12% of the FY2000 budget of$12.8 million. It was noted that the major portion of the budget increase will support contractual obligations, new positions and special education needs. The Selectmen agreed to consider a warrant article for the purpose of creating a reserve account for unanticipated special education costs. The Finance Committee discussed their memorandum relative to the school budget and related recommendations to reduce the fiscal year 2001 budget. The School Committee addressed their comments.