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Regular Session 2 January 29,2001 <br /> Dr. Harutunian advised the Committee that Ken Feit was selected as Northeast Regional <br /> Girl's Track Coach of the Yen. Dr. Harmunian and the Committee congratulated Mr. <br /> Feit on his accomplishments. <br /> Dr. Harutunian advised that the town had received disappointing news regarding state <br /> aid. He stated that the Governor's package did not include the level of funding that the <br /> town had anticipated. Dr. Harutunian advised that the three major reasons were that the <br /> enrollment in grades 1-5 was slightly lower than last year mostly due to the kindergarten <br /> entrance date change,the $424,000 we received last year was not included in the base <br /> and the Governor has changed the formula. <br /> Ms. D'Antona stated that we had received considerable assurance from our <br /> representatives last year that the$424,000 would be included in the base. <br /> Mr. Dahl stated that it should be noted that the end budget rarely reflects house one in <br /> regard to education funding and he anticipates our representatives to be working to secure <br /> additional funding. <br /> FY02 BUDGET <br /> Dr. Harmunian advised that the budget distributed to the School Committee contained the <br /> changes discussed at earlier meetings including reducing two elementary teachers, adding <br /> 1.2 middle school teachers, .8 high school teacher and reducing$150,000 from the <br /> special education budget. He stated that the FTE's for regular day teachers will go up by <br /> three. He advised that he had spoken to the Chair of the Finance Committee, and the <br /> School Committee will have the reduction split prior to the meeting on February 12th. <br /> Ms. D'Antona stated that it is important that the Finance Committee review the School <br /> Committee's recommended budget and not just a figure submitted by Town Hall. <br /> Dr. Harutunian advised that the Finance Committee would be reviewing the School <br /> Committee budget as well as the Town Manager's recommendation. <br /> Dr. Haru[unian suggested that the Board review the minutes of the Finance Committee <br /> meeting for accuracy. <br /> Mr. Twomey stated his support for the budget presented but stated that at a more <br /> appropriate time he would like to revisit the issue of elementary teachers, particularly if <br /> there are empty classrooms available. <br />