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Page 55 February 15, 1975 THE BUDGET (continued) Busing Policy It was MOVED to remove the busing policy question from the table. (Wadsworth, Swanson, Berchtold, YES, Davison, Rotberg NO) Mrs. Davison and Mr. Rotberg felt it was not appropriate to remove the question from the table at this time. They felt more public input should be obtained before casting a vote. It was MOVED to eliminate the $175,000 for busing in the 1975-76 budget. (Swanson, Wadsworth, Berchtold, Davison YES, Rotberg NO) Food Services Dr. Fobert reviewed the past financial situation of the food services program. Presently, we are not sure what amount of money will be available, if any, to apply to the food services deficit. Therefore, $50,000 has been projected as a need for the 1975-76 budget. There was a discussion regarding methods of financing the projected deficit. Dr. FobeiL noted that one problem is that state reimbursement lags three to four months behind the system needs. Further discussion on this topic will occur at the next meeting. Mr. Rotberg suggested that "Our Schools" brochure should include a notation that $50,000 will be needed to support the food services program for the coming school year. He added that it might be wise to outline the cost of the program for the public. Mr. Rotberg MOVED to delete $50,000 for food services from the 1975-76 budget. This MOTION failed for lack of a second. It was MOVED to use the balance in the 1971 -75 budget (up to $50,000) to finance the food services deficit.If the balance is less than $50,000 then that amount will be added to the 1975-76 budget. (WadswoLLh, Davison, Unanimous) The following requests were made by the committee: 1. that the 1/2 assistant principal at Harrington be eliminated due to enrollment decrease projections. 2. that the superintendent review other specialist ratios for possible reductions. 3. that scheduling of specialists be reviewed. A discussion of psychotherapy and physiotherapy services took place next. The superintendent noted that Lexington does not pay for these services at all. Mrs. Swanson made a MOTION that an increase of $116,000 for Ch 766 be includedin the 1975-76 budget. This was seconded. by Mr. Wadsworth.