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REGULAR SESSION -2- January 8. 1998 <br />Mr. Stohlman questioned why 10 new educational assistants are <br />necessary. <br />Dr. Harutunian advised that the principals requested ed <br />assistants rather than assistant principals and that the number <br />of ed assistants has not increased since 1993. Dr. Harutunian <br />advised that the goal is to bring the ratio back to 1994 level. <br />Mr. Stohlman stated that if the argument is to bring ratio level <br />back to 1994 then should be able to document the ratios. <br />A question was raised regarding the $2,500 increase in <br />professional development. <br />Dr. Harutunian advised that the school department is actually <br />doing more professional development for less money. <br />Dr. Harutunian advised that the graduation line went up $300.00 <br />because after talking with the principal, found that he was <br />paying some of the graduation costs out of another account and <br />prefer to show actual cost out of appropriate budget line. <br />Mr. Stohlman asked what the audio /visual account includes and why <br />there is an increase. <br />Dr. Harutunian advised that the account includes VCR's, <br />televisions, overhead projectors, carts and assorted equipment. <br />The reason for the increase is more teachers, more students, and <br />trying to build a ratio for each building. <br />A question was raised regarding the increase in copier expense. <br />Dr. Harutunian advised that the principals have all received <br />their new copiers and they are more efficient but also more <br />expensive. <br />ADJOURN <br />Mr. Stohlman made a motion to adjourn at 9:05. Ms. D'Antona <br />seconded the motion. The vote was 4 -0 Ms. Cavicchi, Ms. <br />D'Antona, Mr. Stohlman and Ms. Williams. <br />tfully submitted, <br />ec <br />C\ <br />Harry K. Harutunian, Ph. D. <br />Superintendent of Schools <br />