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Dr. Doherty has been working with Principal Bakr to develop options regarding the <br /> 3.4 FTE reductions in teachers at the high school next year. They will monitor the <br /> course selection process and reduce the FTE across departments rather than focusing <br /> on a particular subject. <br /> RMHS student Travis Giragosian submitted a petition signed by 105 Latin students <br /> supporting the program and opposing the cuts. <br /> RMHS senior Melanie Dwyer said she has taken Latin all four years at RMHS. She <br /> said Mrs. Irons and Mrs. Mahoney are two of the most caring and dedicated teachers. <br /> Considering the reduction will strip students of the opportunity to take higher level <br /> Latin courses. <br /> RMHS student Jackie Lermond echoed the sentiments of her peers and feels these <br /> cuts affect everyone. <br /> Junior Class Vice President Tim O'Sullivan shared that by taking Latin his English <br /> grammar skills have improved. He said that Latin is the basis for the word origins in <br /> the English language. <br /> RMHS Latin teacher Nancy Irons spoke of her experiences teaching Latin. She said <br /> students are placed in classes that are the right fit for them. This may lead to smaller <br /> class sizes in some sections. She also shared that the current Latin Studies 1 offers an <br /> opportunity for students with special need to take a foreign language. <br /> Parent Carla Nazzaro spoke in support of the Latin program and finds it disheartening <br /> to think of offering only two foreign languages. <br /> Parent Mary Richards shared that Latin has made a comeback over the years and <br /> schools set themselves apart by offering Latin. <br /> RMHS student Claire Walsh has taken Latin all four years at RMHS and is currently <br /> taking Independent Study Advanced Placement Latin with Mrs. Irons. She pointed <br /> out that Mrs. Irons works with her during her free periods to allow her to take the <br /> Independent Study Advanced Placement option. She feels it is important to keep <br /> Latin studies available to our students. Ms. Walsh plans on studying Latin in college. <br /> Student Representative Nazzaro reiterated her statements from last week's meeting. <br /> She currently is enrolled in the program and loves taking the class. She also pointed <br /> out that both teachers are caring, dedicated and compassionate. <br /> RMHS student Andrew Huang also supports the Latin program even though he does <br /> not take these classes. He pointed out that his sister took Latin while at RMHS and <br /> loved it. She is studying Latin in college. He feels that the Latin program can affect <br /> students' lives in a positive way. <br /> Resident Nancy Docktor asked questions regarding teacher cuts in the FY17 budget <br /> vs. positions added in the FY16 budget, the two Extended Day positions that have <br /> been added and the Grant Writer position. <br /> Dr. Doherty shared that the two extended day positions are being funded out of the <br /> Extended Day revolving account and the Grant Writer was funded out of the Grant <br /> Page 12 <br />