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January $, 1962 The Appropriation Committee met Monday evening, January $, 1962 in the office of the Town Accountant. Present : J. Harper Blaisdell, Chairman Richard H. Battin Maurice F. Shaughnessy Alfred Viano Frank E. Douglas Logan Clarke, Jr. John R. Bevan Raymond L. White, Temp. Secretary Mr. C. Roland Christensen telephoned today that he was then going home as he has the flu. He regrets that he will not be present at tonight 's meeting. Cr, Soon after the meeting assembled in the Town Accountant's office Mr. Blaisdell suggested that we meet with the School Committee in their ., quarters because they had more room and there would be other persons attending tnis meeting. At $:45 P. M. this Committee went to the School Committee 's meeting. Mr. Blaisdell then sent over certain items in the School 1962 budget. The School Committee stated that every position in the School salary budget has been analyzed and the difference between each step would be 5% a year for six years. Also another bracket is a step and one half or 76 a step. They also have a half a step bracket or 260. This salary schedule is a guide only and not a salary schedule. A 357 pupil increase this year. Over 5% of instruction personnel have advanced degrees. A general discussion was had on personal services section of budget, such as, Item 611. A change in rental policies. Food services budget, Account 900 - shows a 9% increase. Expenses, Item 130-C Travel allowances. On use of automobile by instructors and teachers, the School pays them 7¢ per mile. Expense, Item 630 Heat for Administration Building. The cost to October 31, 1961 is $338.92 not S$50.00 as shown. Expenses schedule account 730. Item for 200 combination locks. The $300.00 is for replacements. Expenses - schedule 920 account - Renovation of kitchen and equipment at klem9 School $$,195.00. The School Committee considered a central system but too expensive. The entire renovation to be $13 ,000.00. The balance will be requested next year. Expense, schedule 1230 b account. Under Physical Education- Archery