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Andrea Quirbach, Wood End parent, urged the School Committee to reconsider <br /> the reduction in paraeducator hours in the proposed FY16 budget. She feels their <br /> role is vital to the success of the students and the school. <br /> B. Reports <br /> Sub-Committee <br /> Dr. Snow Dockser reminded the community of the Martin Luther King <br /> celebration that will be held on January 19' . The event begins at 9:30 a.m. with a <br /> light breakfast and the program begins at 10:00 a.m. There will also be exhibit <br /> tables and displays along Main Street reflecting the theme "We Stand Together <br /> for Justice". She thanked all of the contributors that have made the purchase of 4 <br /> portraits painted by Rob Surette possible. The portraits of Martin Luther King, <br /> Harvey Milk, Leonard Zakim and Malala will be hung in the Schettini Library <br /> Media Center. Members of the Gay Straight Alliance and AWOD are researching <br /> quotes to be embedded in the portraits. <br /> Mr. Robinson reported on the recent Pop Warner banquet and wanted to thank <br /> RMHS Football Coach John Fiore for attending and speaking to the group. He <br /> spoke of the importance of teamwork. He thanked Coach Fiore for taking time to <br /> attend. <br /> C. Continued Business <br /> D. New Business <br /> FY16 Budget Presentation <br /> Dr. Doherty reviewed the makeup and functions of this cost center. He went on <br /> to review the strategic initiatives in this cost center which include the <br /> implementation of the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks for Mathematics <br /> and Literacy, support Level 3 improvements at Joshua Eaton and across the <br /> district, develop professional learning communities and the implementation of the <br /> Massachusetts System of Student Support (MTSS) to address the behavioral <br /> health of all students. Dr. Doherty reviewed the drivers to this cost center. As <br /> with all cost centers, contractual collective bargaining salary increases make up a <br /> major portion of the budget. There will also be increases in the METCO and full <br /> day kindergarten offsets and decreases in regular day bus transportation, <br /> substitute teachers, per pupil building budgets, Virtual High School stipends and <br /> regular education paraeducators. <br /> Mr. Robinson inquired about the late bus for METCO students. Dr. Doherty <br /> indicated that it runs on an as needed basis. <br /> Ms. Sybert reviewed regular day staffing and the cost center by object. She went <br /> on to review the impact of regular day bus transportation reductions. The current <br /> contract cost for a bus is $52,200. We are currently entering the last year of a five <br /> year contract with the bus company. She reviewed the ridership over the past <br /> three years and it has remained fairly constant for both mandated and pay to ride <br /> students. <br /> Page I 2 <br />