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Page 10 January 12, 1976 the Committee's original charge, and therefore they did not address them- selves to that. His final point was that all should consider attitudes towards cost savings, in thinking of school closings. He stated that the School Committee's responsibility was for assessing cost implications for the schools, but they also had obligation to project beyond the school budget. He said one must realize the difference in actual cost savings versus credit for savings. He reminded the committee that the taxpayer was concerned with the final figure in the tax bill. He noted that to close a school without some commitment for disposition could not be con- sidered a credit for cost savings. He repeated that he and the members of his committee were willing to assist the School Committee in any addi- tional proposals regarding financial implications due to school closings. He also stated he looked forward to Mr. Wadsworth 's figures on the cost savings for closing some schools. Mrs , Swanson asked Mr Deutch if he agreed that if 5 schools were closed, the effect on the school budget would be $516,891 as stated on Page 73 of the school administration's report. Mr. Deutch stated that he agreed. Mrs. Swanson on behalf of the School Committee thanked Mr. Deutch and his committee for their re- sponse to the administration report. Mr. Spiris presented the Personal Services Budget to the School PERSONAL SERVICES Committee commenting that there were several topics to be discussed that BUDGET 1976-1977 evening. He noted that the toal change in the Personal Services Budget at this time amounted to a 1.8% increase or $222,051. He wished to em- phasize that of this total amount $130,000 was due to Chapter 766. The 1.8% included all the increase recommended. The remainder of the budget increase would be a result of negotiations between the LEA and the School Committee. He further emphasized that the Personal Services Budget and other budgets would reflect the input of principals, program directors and central office. Even though budgets do not meet all the needs of all the people a great deal of time and energy had been spent in develop- ing them. He hoped that the information presented to the School Commit- tee was complete and informative. The School Committee continued a page by page discussion of the PAGE 90-7 budget. Mr. Spiris presented a recommendation to place three profes- sional staff, Drs. Guldager, DiGiammarino and Mr. Walter Koetke on a twelve month contract. Mr. Spiris felt that these three people were needed on a full time basis rather than on a teacher contract basis. The School Committee temporarily agreed to these needs. There was no vote for approval on this item, however. The Superintendent also re- quested the addition of a bookkeeper-payroll clerk at the central office and two maintenance men with license. All School Committee members a- greed with Mr. Maclnnes that some additional classified staff were need- ed if a preventive maintenance program was to be put into effect. Dr. Rotberg said that the $23,000 request certainly would be worth it if a delineation could be made of where the benefits would occur and how much would be saved. He felt that he could not support the measure until a detailed prevention maintenance plan was presented to the School Com- mittee. Other members agreed. Mr. Wadsworth then declared that the request for two additional maintenance people was too few. He felt the town should invest more in maintenance of its buildings and would be hap- py to review a plan. Mr. Maclnnes agreed to develop such a plan. Mr. Spiris presented the proposed changes in Chapter 766 legisla- CHAPTER 766 tion. The School Committee postponed action on this item until the LEGISLATION next meeting.