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Page 190 September 22, 1975 4. To increase the availability of youth opportunities related to practical education including more voluntary services to the community, youth employment and formal apprenticeship forms of education. The above mentioned list was endorsed by Mr. Kassler's committee. He then asked the School Committee to join with the Town and Recreation Committee and open the Field House on off hours and weekends. He urged that this subject be discussed at a future meeting. Mr. Rotberg asked if the committee had considered outside lighting and the possibility of having people live rent free in trailers at the school to deter vandalism. Mr. Wilson said the committee was concerned with the lighting problems and would welcome ideas. Mr. Brown asked if there was any valid evidence that there was less vandalism while the Summer Coop Program was held. Mr. Maclnnes replied the general impression was that there was less vandalism while the students were using the facilities. Mr. Spiris said it would be helpful to know what suggestions the committee was making to other town bodies. Mrs. Berchtold said it was important to get the neighborhoods involved - to open the schools to activities and in this way, it would discourage a lot of the activity around the buildings. She asked Mr. Wilson if the committee was going to present a proposal on how the schools can be used. He replied that it was not the committee's place to do so. Mr. Spiris volunteered to provide this information. Mr. Ma.clnnes said he would get figures regarding costs to light the buildings inside and out. Mr. Brown suggested that we take the imitative and approach the Recreation Committee to discuss use of the Field House. Mr. Spiris said the time for action was now - that we should have a joint understanding with the Recreation Committee and the Police. After the discussion, Mrs. Swanson said that we should take all the steps necessary to overcome this problem. She mentioned the importance of educating the students regarding vandalism costs, adding that the whole purpose of educating the students regarding vandalism costs, adding that the whole purpose of the Community Relations Committee was to encourage and increase mutual responsibility and respect. It is expected that the School Committee will hear some progress reports at a future meeting. Upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools, it was VOTED: To accept the Schedule of Payments as presented. SCHEDULE OF (Berchtold, Brown, Unanimous) ( See next page) PAYMENTS