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Page 68 March 29, 1976 5. Reduce from $222,200 to $203,000 the amount of funds requested for maintenance of plant. This is a reduction of $19,200 but allows an increase of $25,000 over last year. 'Agreement on these changes by the School Committee would result in a savings of $59,440 an amount which some people might consider a token in view of the total budget. However, I wish to restate my po- sition and remind all concerned that this action is prompted only be- cause of the financial hardship forced upon us by the State. You will note that these changes will not directly affect the teaching staff and are not intended to do so since I am content with the staff changes al- ready approved by the school committee. I believe any further cuts in teaching staff at this time would only be detrimental to the educational process in Lexington. 'Once again my I say that I find it difficult to recommend these changes particularly since the original proposals received my enthusias- tic support. However, you will notice that the intent here is to cut back, but not entirely eliminate increases in personnel and maintenance of plant. 'Finally, because of the dreadful condition of the State finances it becomes increasingly clear that the cities and towns must turn to lo- cal real estate property taxes in an effort to be self-supporting in fund- ing local education and it is for this reason I ask committee support of these proposals, and to ask that we discuss these items at a future meet- ing prior to end of Town Meeting." Members agreed that there were areas that needed additional evalua- tion due to the release of the state reimbursement plan. Mr. Spiris asked members to call his office if there were items they would like to have included. Information would be gathered on these items and pre- sented to the school committee for assessment prior to their decisions. Mr. Spiris suggested members contact Rep. Lincoln Cole, member of the House Ways and Means Committee for up-to-date information and clari- fication about school assistance. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools it was SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS VOTED: to accept the following Schedule of Payments. (Wadsworth, Brown, (Unanimous) SCHOOL DEPARTMENT PAYMENTS Personal Services March 19, 1976 Classified Payroll #19 $68,687.68 March 26, 1976 Professional Payroll #20 403,939.81 Expenses March 19, 1976 Bill Schedules #131 6,782.18 March 19, 1976 #132 2,419.33 March 19, 1976 #133 57,155.12 March 19, 1976 #134 62,782.48 March 26, 1976 #135 3,187.36 March 26, 1976 #136 4,957.74 March 26, 1976 #137 13,060.88 March 26, 1976 #138 300.00