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Page 101 April 9, 1975 A vote was called on Mrs. Berchtold's MOTION. (Brown, Wadsworth, Swanson, Berchtold YES, Rotberg NO) The school ca e_ r for 1075-76 was presented to LCe ccnir t e for its approval. Mr. Rotberg suggested that the calendar be examined by the public prior to acceptance by the committee. SCHOOL CALENDAR Dr. Fobert reviewed Calendars 1, 2, and 3. His first preference was Calendar #2 which indicated a full two week vacation at Christmas time. The second preference was Calendar #1. After a brief discussion, Mr. Rotberg made a MOTION to accept Calendar #2 as recommended by Dr. Fobert. This was seconded by Mr. Wadsworth, Mrs. Swanson MOVED to Table the preceding MOTION. This was seconded by Mr. Brown. Discussion of Personnel Changes was reserved for Executive Session. • PERSONNEL CHANGES Proposals for the management study have been received from the following firms: Harbridge House, Neville Associates, and Arthur D. Little Company. Mrs. Swanson suggested that we hold discussion of the proposals for Executive Session due to the nature of some of the information. Mr. Rotberg felt that the public should be allowed to listen to the discussion. Mr. Brown was in agreement. The consensus of the committee was to go ahead with the discussion. Mrs. Swanson said that committee members felt the contract should be awarded to a local firm rather than to have someone travel back and forth from out of state. Therefore, Booz, Allen, Hamilton, which is located in New York, will not be considered. The proposals were then discussed briefly. Harbridge House's fee will be $20, 000, Arthur D. Little Co. quoted $24, 500. Neville Associate's fee was not mentioned. Mr. Wadsworth felt we should invite representatives from these firms to answer questions about the proposals before we make a final decision. Dr. Fobert asked if we have considered the cost factor for the study. He pointed out that in a year when we have heard so much about austerity, • $24, 500 is a large figure. Mrs. Swanson replied that this is a small MANAGE- expenditure if'we are going to properly utilize a $10, 000, 000 staff. MENT STUDY (continued)