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having a higher compensation level receiving no pay increase. Bargaining units will negotiate the 1% allotted. The 1% is considered by some employees as no pay raise and will probably cause long term problems. * R White expects that his budget will go to the printer by December 19th with BOS budget session to take place on Monday and Wednesday evenings commencing on January 4, 1995. * General discussion on privatization by R White. * R Leone discussed privatization, re-engineering, greater service at less cost. Met with J Moynihan who was willing to discuss the issue but discussion was disappointing in that the savings the first year would be lost to unemployment costs. He did however put forth a new plan as to how the work is to be done. R Leone likened the situation to "dysfunctional micro-management". R Leone suggested that a Saturday session be held at which two (2) possible vendors be asked to make a presentation regarding the philosophy in the delivery of their service. * P Lapointe attended a meeting of the PC and suggested that the PC look at the privatization issue more broadly. PC and AC should coordinate their efforts and the AC should remain on the sidelines in a supporting role of the PC. * J Pagett stressed the need to control payroll and benefits costs. School department should control the costs for health insurance for the tutors. Expressed concern the PC will only look at the custodial privatization issue. * C Coughlin concerned that the time constraints will be too much if a recommendation is expected within the next two months( to meet Article 31 intent). * M Miley suggested that community comparisons be made if not already done so. Arlington and Danvers have already privatized the custodial services and would be communities to discuss the issue with. * P Lapointe suggested that the AC state as an agenda item for the September 26th meeting the discussion of alternative service delivery. * R Borghesani discussed regionalization and the fact that we should not drop the concept while discussing privatization. * MOTION to accept minutes of June 13, 1994, UNANIMOUS * MOTION to accept minutes as amended for July 11, 1994, UNANIMOUS * Next meetings scheduled for September 21st, joint meeting with BOS, SC, CEC on September 26th, and October 13th. * P Lapointe briefly discussed the meetings and discussions he has had with both J Young and L Coit (see suggested agenda). * J Pagett discussed the Goal Setting Meeting of the BOS. Discussion was on trash fee, override or the cutting of services. * MOTION to adjourn acmtau25