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Page 51 February 11, 1975 7390-8b Mr. Rotberg asked about the inclusion of three language labs. Mr. Maclnnes responded that these were deleted last year. Mr. Rotberg felt that we can do without them due to economic constraints and suggested a possible trade-off with some other items. Expensive musical instruments were then discussed. Specific reference. was made to the acquisition of Orff instruments. The music specialist felt these instruments were needed for a quality program. Mrs. Berchtold asked if these could be cycled to various schools rather than to make purchases for each school. She wondered if declining enrollments were taken into account when approving the request. Mr. Maclnnes responded in the affirmative. Mrs. Berchtold then noted that some surplus goods had been sold. Mr. Maclnnes said that surplus wooden chairs and desks had been sold thanks to the ACE Program staff who volunteered and coordinated these efforts. Future sales are expected in the next few months. Mrs. Touart and Mrs. Krensky appeared before the committee to explain the operation of the Summer Coop and to request an increase in funding. A question and answere period followed. A review of course offerings, fees and schedules was included in the discussion. Mrs. Davison asked if the present budget could reflect needs if more pupils enroll due to a lack of jobs. Mrs. Krensky felt it could not, eventhough additional funds were sought. Mrs. Touart and Mrs. Krensky discussed the great difficulties they have experienced in raising donations and asked for a 60% increase over last year's figure to operate the Coop. This increase would amount to $3,000 for new funding of $8,000. A MOTION was made to endorse the request of the Summer Coop representatives to increase the budget from $5,000 to $8,000. (Rotberg, Davison, seconded) A MOTION to table the previous MOTION was made by Mr. Wadsworth and seconded by Mrs. Swanson. The vote was 3-2 in favor of tabling the MOTION. (Wadsworth, Swanson, Berchtold YES, Rotberg; Davison NO) . A reference point for budget purposes for Ch 766 was given by Dr. Fobert. He reviewed the rationale for the three alternatives with further explanation to be given on 2/15/75. Mrs. Swanson asked who gave input to the Ch 766 budget recommendations. Dr. Ponderer said that Mr. Wilson, the Core Evaluation Team, the Special Ed Staff, and the staff of the Reading Lab and others indirectly contributed . Dr. Fobert said that the committee should be aware of the expectations of parents due to the CET recommendations for services. If services are recommended by the CET and not provided by the Lexington Public Schools, concern is shown by the parents. He also noted that we have not budgeted nor are we paying for individual continual psychotherapy or physiotherapy services for children. Hr. Rotberg mentioned that as we improve our diagnosis techniques we identify more areas to be serviced. He questioned whether there should be a cutback of diagnostic testing or some other plan or analysis for services made. Mrs. Swanson and Mrs. Davison voice opposition to any limitation of diagnostic testing.