2000-01-10 School Committee Minutes

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REGULAR SESSION -2- January 10, 2000 SUPERINTENDENT'S AND LIAISON REPORT Dr. Harutunian advised that a meeting was held at the Joshua Eaton School regarding how to solve the enrollment and class size issue. After discussion, the parents present felt the best solution to the problem would be the elimination of the computer lab. Dr. Harutunian thanked the Joshua Eaton parents for their work and effort on the computer lab. Dr. Harutunian advised that he has received a request from Lisa Pittella to modify the media center to accommodate the computers. Dr. Harutunian stated that he believed the meeting on Friday went very well and thanked the Committee and the Building Committee for their support. He stated that he hopes that the information is out there and available to the public. Dr. Harutunian thanked the community for coming to the school department and requesting further information. Dr. Harutunian also stated that he was impressed with the camera work on Friday evening, he commended and thanked RCTV for their work on Friday. In reviewing the questions posed by Boards, Dr. Harutunian asked if Wednesday evening an attempt could be made to go through all budgets on Wednesday and cancel the Thursday meeting. Chair D'Antona asked if we would we be able to notify groups that the Thursday meeting would be cancelled. Dr. Harutunian advised that he would notify the newspapers and contact RCTV and ask them to run a message. FY01 SPECIAL EDUCATION BUDGET Chair D'Antona thanked the members of the Finance Committee, Richard Foley and the members of the parents budget group for attending this evenings meeting. Dr. Harutunian addressed the questions asked by the Committee regarding the special education budget. Page 60 — Please explain the 67% increase in differentials. On June 24`h the School Committee increased two stipends to bring it in line with other departments. The Assistant Director of Special Education and the Director of Preschool would receive stipends.