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Page 203 October 6, 1975 Upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools, it was VOTED: to accept Classified Changes as follows: (Brown, Wadsworth, Unanimous) Upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools, it was VOTED: Mr. Barnes told the School Committee that approximately 70 teachers LEARNING CENTER and specialists made presentations at the learning Center meeting on October 2. The purpose of the meeting was to teach skills relative to the reading program with emphasis in phonetic analysis. Games, cards and diagnostic materials were displayed. Some of these items were made by the teachers, others were purchased. Attendance was mandatory and staff displayed a great deal of enthusiasm for the Learning Center. Mr. Rotberg suggested that the otportunity for Learning Centers be made available to private schools and individuals who do not have these resources and that a formal evaluation be made after each meeting. He requested descriptive material on the meeting and this will be provided by Mr. Barnes. The enrollment figures as of 10/1/75 were presented to the School Committee. These figures were very close to what had been predicted by the enrollment study committee last year. A total of 7,992 students, K-12 are enrolled this year; ENROLLMENT figures show 3,808 students are in the elementary grades while 4, 184 are at the PROJECTIONS secondary level. Mr. Spirts and Dr. Monderer reviewed the figures with the School Committee. Mr. Spirts commented that now that these figures are available, work will begin with staffing needs and expense budget items for next year. Mr. Rotberg requested a list of classes with tore than 24 students in attendance. He was told that this information will be available by October 9.