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Under capital outlay. Estabrook also proposed sending $8,000 for a computer o|>eration in the central office and $6,000 each at the high school and elementary school for furniture and equipment.
The total capital outlay portion of the budget was down primarily due to completion of construction and furnishing of the school bus shop school board office.
Fewer New Buses
While the expense of operating the school system’s transportation service rose 13 percent, the cost of replacing old vehicles was cut by 50 percent because the superintendent recommended replacing only one bus next year. Two new buses were bought this year.
The combination of factors made the total transportation request remain roughly the same: the allotment for 1984-85 at $222,651 compared with the current $221,999.
Operational increases were attributed to higher salaries for bus drivers and garage employees and the higher cost of parts, gas and oil.
Building Maintenance
A 37 percent jump in operation and maintenance of school buildings is attributed mainly to an increase in contracted services (roof repair) fUnds—from $25,000 to $68,700.
The total for the opera
60.5%