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Page 62 March 15, 1976 maximum of 15 students per class. He said he supported this ultimate goal, but it was too soon to accommodate the request. He would support an additional K teacher in September if numbers dictated. A vote on the motion was called. Yes - Michelman, Rotberg No - Brown, Wadsworth, Swanson Item #3 Motion: Mr. Michelman inquired as to whether sufficient money would be placed in the budget for a dramatics advisor at Lexington High School. He felt this area was vital to students. Mr. Spiris responded saying that it may be necessary to increase the stipend since we have ex- pected so much of the person. He said he will bring additional information to the committee in the fall. Item #4 Motion: Mr. Michelman said he doubted that custodial services requested would produce a net savings on the budget. He felt the $21,000 increase could make an impact if it were planned to relate to cutting vandalism. He suggested that perhaps a better male-female ratio with- in existing positions would assist. It was moved: to reduce the budget by $21,000. Yes - Michelman, Rotberg No - Brown. Wadsworth, Swanson Item #5 Motion: Mr. Michelman expressed his reservations about support- ing funds for towel service for students. He noted the financial value of the service was equal to the salaries of two teachers. He felt he could not justify the cost for towels. He stated that the money should be spent on educational purposes. Mr. Spiris pointed out that the committee supported mandatory physical education as a requirement for grad- uation. Taking away towel service would not give some an opportunity to fulfill the requirement. It was moved: by Mr. Michelman and seconded by Dr. Rotberg: to eliminate the sum of $23,676 in the 1976-1977 budget for towel services. A vote was called: Yes - Michelman, Rotberg No - Brown, Wadsworth, Swanson Mr. George Coules presented a report on the status of the Driver DRIVER ED Education Program in Lexington Public Schools. He noted that approx- REPORT imately 350 students are enrolled presently and that behind the wheel instruction and classroom requirements have been improved. In conclusion he noted that the program which has a staff of 13 teachers was self-sus- taining.