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an eight-week back-order on hollow door frames needed for the renovation of the school’s administrative offices, that phase will come at the end of the project and work will begin with the two new classrooms and new science lab and the expansion of the library and the existing science lab.
“Everything is going very well,” he told the School Board, adding that footings have been dug and rough plumbing installed. After several near misses, a “perfect match” with the brick in the existing building has been found, “so it’s really going to look nice,” Mr. Campbell said.
Mr. Estabrook reported that vacancies for next year include a special education teacher at the high school and, at the elementary school, librarian, one teacher in first, .fifth and sixth grades and two teachers in third grade. J Tn othef action,' the board: -
• Upped lunch prices for next year to 90 cents at the elementary school, $1 at the high school and (1.30 for adults at both schools. Milk will go from 20 cents to 26 cents.
• Adopted a school calendar that sets Sept. 8 as opening day for 1987-88.
• Adopted new dictionaries and textbooks for health and math.
• Set a pay-out meeting for June 26 at which time bids on gas, ftiel oil and buses will be accepted.
• Approved the list of classified personnel for next year as recommended by the superintendent.
• Raised the elementary school assistant principal’s salary to (24,817. Mr. Estabrook noted that with the seven percent pay raise accorded the rest of the school administrators, the assistant principal would have been making less than she would be receiving if she’d stayed a teacher. With the adjustment, her salary will be (1,000 more than if she’d remained in the classroom.
And to an enthusiastic “Thank you! Thank you!” from Mrs. Wilson Atkins, the board okayed the purchase of enough fans to ensure a fan in every room at the elementary school, using money from the RCES general and activity funds. Mrs. Atkins, who has waged a persistent campaign for classroom fans, pledged to continue her efforts until the high school is likewise equipped.
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