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Page LO February 7, 1975 2300 - 5c - Homemaking supplies After this account was discussed, it was agreed that users would be listed in this and other accounts when possible since it gives a clearer reading. 2300 - 5d - Industrial Arts supplies This account was reviewed with reference to the influence of ?INRVTS. It was felt that MM would not affect the account but Chapter 622 recommendations and student selections will increase involvement and costs in the future. 2300- 5e - Physical Education This will be discussed on 2/10/75 2300-6a Other Expenses This will be discussed on 2/11/75 2300 - 6b2 - Travel within the district Suggestions were made by Mrs. Swanson that scheduling improvements should be considered inorder to reduce this account. Increase to 120 per mile was noted and recommended in order to be consistent with present town reimbursement. 2500 -5a - Library books and catalogs Mrs. Swanson asked what had been spent in each library over the past five years. She asked if a master list existed. The response by the superintendent was affirmative noting that Ms. Jaffarian keeps a town-wide list. The committee requested a report on losses and utilization of library books. Mrs. Swanson questioned the necessity to keep purchasing books at the same rate as before since the libraries are well stocked. She noted that she would make a MOTION at a future meeting to decrease the amount in the account. Mr. Rotberg felt that we should have an outside evaluation of our libraries by an accredited group. 2500 - 5b - Periodicals and Newspapers Following a discussion, it was MOVED to reduce the Professional Library periodical purchases account to $500 (Rotberg, Berchtold seconded) . At this point, the committee recommended tabling the MOTION until further information can be obtained. A vote to Table was called. (Swanson, Wadsworth, Berchtold YES, Rotberg, NO) 2500 -5a - Film Rentals The committe asked if film acquisitions were advertised throughout the system in order to take advantage of the rental. It was answered that short term rentals are not advertised although others are. 2800-L - Special Testing Replying to a question by Mr. Rotberg, Dr. Monderer said the amount of money used for WISC testing is $11,000. 3200-6 - Travel Expense An increase of 100 to 120 per mile will be given to Nurses for travel within the town.