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13 <br />Explanations for Expansion Items <br />1. , Security Systems - If the pilot test of electronic security <br />systems is successful, the program will be expanded to five <br />additional schools and Lincoln Center. Funds are required for <br />maintaining and monitoring the system. Additional funds will be <br />required in the recurring capital budget for installation. <br />2. L alf -time English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher - Next year <br />the high school will lose ESL services which it has been receiving <br />from Durham Tech. In addition, the number of students in the <br />district in need of services continues to expand, especially since <br />the advent of the crisis.in the Middle East.. <br />3. High School Athletic Director - Last year the Hoard encouraged the <br />administration to consider employing a full -time athletic director <br />at the high school for the 1991 -92 school year. It is recommended <br />that a teacher be employed in this position for a twelve month <br />period and be relieved of any teaching responsibilities. The <br />amount provided in the budget would be sufficient to cover the <br />cost of a ten month contract. The stipend which was paid <br />previously to the part -time athletic director would provide the <br />funds necessary for a two month contract for the summer months. <br />4. Exceptional Children Program Needs - The positions indicated are <br />required to implement the service delivery model for exceptional <br />education students who already have been ider ;::.'.fied and to <br />contract for direct instructional and evaluation services. <br />5. Office Support Personnel Reclassification - All of the 62 office <br />support personnel positions are under study at this time; however, <br />no recommendations have been issued. Consequently, it is <br />difficult to estimate the financial implications of the study. <br />It is believed that some positions will need to be upgraded due to <br />increased areas of responsibility and technical skill required. <br />6. Pre - school Program - Funds are provided for funding the district's <br />share of one pre - school blended class. The remaining required <br />funds are furnished through the Head Start program. <br />7. Science Program Enhancement - Funds are provided for the <br />enhancement of elementary science programs. <br />8. Extended Da - Provide extended school year for handicapped <br />children. <br />