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will handle all finances and processing of personnel and their wages. Travel for site super,~ision, supply procurement and td conferences is important for a vital program. The majority of our budget will be for highly qualified staff and certified teachers and staff development. We are very proud of our Iow employee turnover rate. This provides security for our students and continuity for the program operation. A well- qualified staff makes it possible to discover the hidden gold in each student and helps each student reach attainable goals. We have found it necessary to obtain pagers and cell phones to allow us quick contact in emergencies and to communicate with parents easily, Cost of school transportation is $1.60 per mile. Fun Friday trips are an integral part of our program. Youth that are Iow academic performers, as well as students who have spent the day in a structured school environment, enjoy learning when the activities are "hands- on", active and challenging. Hence, we have chosen to allocate the majority of the remaining funds on student activities, student materials and supplies. We have chosen to charge the small fee of $25 per week or $6 per day for drop- in students. Scholarship forms are advertised and easily available. In addition to be qualified by AFDC, free/reduced lunch, and Medicaid, other financial considerations are taken into account. Parents determine amount (if any) they wish to pay. All expenses for field trips, snacks, meals, crafts, etc. are covered. When surveyed, our parents said they deem the cost reasonable. 7