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2 <br /> Board of Selectmen <br /> Minutes <br /> September 25, 2000 <br /> APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS: <br /> School Committee: (continued) <br /> With the new appeal, additional representation is necessary from the three <br /> Cape Communities participating in the suit. In addition to Mashpee, <br /> Barnstable and Sandwich are to be included in the appeal. The plaintiffs <br /> are to be students because the educational equity issue directly effects <br /> them. Each of the three Cape towns will be requested to contribute an <br /> additional $5,000 towards the suit. <br /> It was noted that the Town of Barnstable has voted to commit $5,000 <br /> towards the suit. The officials from RAGE have not gone before the <br /> Town of Sandwich at this time. <br /> The School Committee related concern with respect to utilizing the name <br /> of a student in the case. It was noted that.their parent lists the name of the <br /> student. An affidavit is not requested from the student. The RAGE <br /> organization acts on behalf of the student. In the past appeal, a plaintiff <br /> was a student of the Mashpee school system. Representative Cafxyn <br /> indicated that she is aware of a Mashpee student and parent who would <br /> volunteer to serve as a plaintiff for the new appeal. <br /> Additional information is needed to reflect upon the specific programs that <br /> were cut and eliminated prior to the passing of the educational reform, and <br /> how much was needed to fund and revive the programs. The continued <br /> review of the equity issue in comparison with comparable towns was also <br /> considered. <br /> Discussion followed. Funding initiatives were also reviewed. <br /> *Motion made by Mrs. Lynch to support the efforts of the RAGE <br /> organization in their lawsuit, and further consider the contribution of <br /> $5,000 at a later date. <br /> *Motion seconded by Mrs. Lopez. <br /> VOTE: Unanimous. 4-0. <br /> I <br />