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Page 26 January 27, 1975 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, it was VOTED: To appoint Margaret Kinley Senior High Year Book Advisor effective November 22, 1974 at a stipend of $305. (Swanson, Wadsworth, Berchtold Davison YES, Rotberg, NO) The committee proceeded to examine the following accounts in the budget. THE BUDGET 1100-6, School Committee - The proposed budget figure is $7, 000, up $1000 over the last year. Mr. Rotberg made a MOTION, which was seconded by Mrs. Davison "To increase the $7, 000 with an additional $7, 000 to provide for the appointment of an Executive Secretary for the School Committee in the next year. Mrs. Davison suggested that we place this subject on the agenda to discuss the duties of an Executive Secretary. A vote was called: Rotberg, Davison , Berchtold, YES, Swanson, Wadsworth, NO. 1-200-4 - Contracted Services - There is no increase in the budget figure of $8400. Included in this amount is $3700 for publications of Schools in Action. Mr. Rotberg suggested that this figure be cut in half. 1200-6 - Other Expenses - The budget figure is $16, 600 - up $1, 050 over the last ;ear. Included are funds for travel in and around Lexington for the Superintendent and other central office personnel. Mr. Rotberg made a MOTION, which was secondedby Mrs. Davison, to delete $3500 which is used for this purpose, in view of the discussion we had last Spring. He hoped Dr. Fobert would develop a reim- bursement policy to replace the current method being used. A vote was called. It was 4-1 opposed. (Berchtold, Davison. Wadsworth, Swanson, NO. Rotberg, YES. ) 1200-5-Office Supplies - Mr. Rotberg suggested transferring $200 for the school committee barbecue out of this account and put it in "Other Expenses" . Dr. Fobert agreed. 2100-6 - Other Expenses - This account has been reduced by $1200 this year because of a reduction in the cost of EDCO. Mrs. Davison suggested an increase in the SCRAD account of $2500 for a total of $6,000. She recommended a new organizational pattern, not contingent upon the amount being increased., She also suggested a change in the composition of the committee. She then made a formal MOTION to to increase SCRAD as stated above. The MOTION fai led for lack of a second. 2300-5 - Teaching Supplies - Mrs. Davison questioned qhether enough money was being allotted for teaching supplies for various schools. She asked that additional money be included in the budget so teachers will not "run out" during the year. Discussion of the budget will continue next week.