Noted that dollar amounts are small. No Capital Improvement monies noted within budget. Five contracts are up for renewal. Inquiry made on cost savings procedures, by combining maintenance agreements, requesting disability assistance grants, etc. It was explained that the School Department is very cost conscious.
Every space is used, and revolving accounts are used.
Grants have been received, including receipt of a recent grant for aids in the kindergarten program. Inquiry was tremendous increase in technology maintenance costs from 1999 to 2001 request. Noted was that this is a line item recording change. Noted was that Item 2300, tuition for private schools, is almost doubling this year. Confirmation that this item is for special education.