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EDUCATION COMMITTEE

Minute of Meeting held in the Council Offices, Stornoway, on Tuesday 30 May 2000 at 2.00pm

PRESENT

Mr Norman L Macdonald (Chairman)

Mrs Morag Munro (Vice-Chairman)

Mr Norman M Macleod

Mr Malcolm J Macleod

Mr Finlay Morrison

Mr Iain Morrison

Mr Donald M Mackay

Mr Alexander A Macdonald

Mr Archibald K Campbell

Mr Ian M Macleod

Mr David Blaney

Mr Roderick J Murray

Rev Andrew Coghill

Mr Murdo Macleod

Rev Donald A Macdonald

Mr Philip R McLean

Mr Allan Smithyman

Mr Donald I Nicholson

Dr Alan J F Fraser

APOLOGIES

Rev John Macleod

Tribute: Mr Kenneth Finlayson

The Chairman referred to Mr Kenneth Finlayson a Teacher at The Nicolson Institute had recently been awarded a Masters Degree in Education Management from the Open University, and on behalf of the Committee congratulated Mr Finlayson.

Tribute: Nicolson Institute S3/S4 Girls Football Team

The Chairman referred to the Nicolson girls 3rd/4th year football team on winning the North of Scotland Cup. The Chairman congratulated, on behalf of the Committee, the team on their achievement.

Tribute: Laxdale and Sandwickhill Chess Teams

The Chairman referred to pupils from Laxdale and Sandwickhill Schools who had recently competed in the Scottish Finals of the British Land UK Chess Challenge and indicated that some of the pupils had qualified for the national finals. The Chairman extended congratulations, on behalf of the Committee, to the pupils and wished them every success for future competitions.

Tribute: Kirsty Macleod

The Chairman referred to Kirsty Macleod , a 7 year old pupil at Cliasmol School who had won a Highly Commended prize for her age group in the 21st Edinburgh Fringe Poster Competition and on behalf of the Committee extended congratulations to Kirsty.

Tribute: Angus Macleod

The Chairman referred to Angus Macleod, a pupil at Sir E Scott School who had recently been awarded the Gold Award for S6 pupils by the Scottish Mathematics Council, and on behalf of the Committee, extended congratulations to Angus.

Tribute: Marjorie J Macleod

The Chairman referred to Marjorie J Macleod, a pupil at Sir E Scott School who had recently been awarded the Gold Award for S4 pupils by the Scottish Mathematics Council, and on behalf of the Committee, extended congratulations to Marjorie.

MINUTES

Education Committee

C02.01

48

The minute of meeting of the Education Committee of 17 May 2000 was approved.

Education Sub-Committee

49

The minute of meeting of the Education Sub-Committee of 19 April 2000 was approved.

FINANCE

Fourth Quarter Revenue Outturn

E03

50

With reference to Item 46 of the Minute of Meeting of the Finance Sub-Committee of 29 May 2000, the Director of Finance submitted a Report detailing the income and revenue expenditure incurred for the Comhairle's services including the Housing Revenue Account, for the financial year 1 April 1999 to 31 March 2000 and comparing such income and expenditure with the revenue estimates of income and expenditure for the period. It was indicated that the out-turn figures showed a net overspend of £214,337 at 31 March 2000, representing 0.29% as compared with the total budget for the year.

It was agreed to note the report.

Fourth Quarter Capital Outturn

E03

51*

With reference to Item 48 of the Minute of Meeting of the Finance Sub-Committee of 29 May 2000, the Director of Finance submitted a Report regarding the Programme of Capital Expenditure for the period 1 April 1999 to 31 March 2000 for all services except the Housing Revenue Account. The Report detailed the approved expenditure and final out-turn expenditure for the financial year 1999/2000 for each Services. It was noted that the actual net expenditure for the year had been £11,703,000, which was £3,136,000 below the initial approved Programme. A summary of the variations was set out in the Report. Appended to the Report was the proposed Capital Programme from 1 April 2000 to 31 March 2003 taking account of the previously approved three year Programme of Capital Expenditure, ongoing commitments and the available resources within the Programme.

It was agreed to recommend, insofar as the Committee's interest was concerned that the:

(1) Comhairle note the 1999/2000 final Capital Monitoring Schedule as detailed at Appendix 1 of the Report; and

(2) Comhairle approve the non-Housing Revenue Account Capital Programme 2000/01 - 2002/03 as detailed at Appendix 2 to the Report by the Director of Finance.

BUILDINGS

Capital Works: Programme and Progress

E03

52

With reference to item 26 of the minute of meeting of 28 March 2000 the Director of Technical Services submitted a report concerning the capital works programme and progress in relation to education properties.

It was agreed to note the report.

Mr Donald I Nicholson declared an interest in the following item and left the meeting during consideration of the following item.

Water Services Improvement Programme

E03

53*

The Director of Technical Services submitted a report concerning the proposals for work to be carried out under the Water Services Improvement Programme. It was detailed in the report that there was £40,000 per annum allocated in the Capital Programme for the next three years for Water Services Improvements in Education premises. It was further detailed that there was £40,000 in the 2000/2001 Capital Programme for Sgoil Lionacleit repairs. A series of small leaks have appeared in the hot water services pipe work in Sgoil Lionacleit over the last year.

It was agreed to recommend that:

(1) the current problem of leaks in the hot water services pipework in Sgoil Lionacleit be noted;

(2) the finalising of the works programme for the £40,000 in the 2000/01 Capital Programme for Water Services Improvements Programme be deferred pending the outcome of investigations into the pipe leaks at Sgoil Lionacleit; and

(3) the finalising of the works programme for the £40,000 in the 2000/01 Capital Programme for Sgoil Lionacleit Repairs be deferred pending the outcome of investigations into the pipe leaks.

Coastal Erosion at Lionacleit

E07

54

The Director of Technical Services submitted the annual report concerning the extent of coastal erosion along the coast line south and east of Sgoil Lionacleit. The Report detailed the most significant areas of erosion since 1965. It was indicated in the Report that the Technical Services Consultancy would continue to monitor coastal erosion at Lionacleit and report on an annual basis.

It was agreed that the Director of Technical Services submit a further report detailing the coastal erosion projections in the light of the issues raised at the meeting.

Traffic Management at Schools

E07

55*

With reference to item 151 of the minute of meeting of 5 October 1999 the Director of Technical Services submitted a report concerning the priority list of schools that required traffic management measures to be implemented. The report indicated that during the past year a traffic management scheme had been completed at Balivanich School and another one was presently being constructed at Sir E Scott School. Appended to the report was the priority list of traffic management at schools for the year 2000-2001.

It was agreed to recommend that:

(1) the priority list, enclosed with the report, of traffic management at schools be approved; and

(2) as funding becomes available for projects with smaller costs, the works be actioned.

Former School at Galson, Isle of Lewis

E02.03

56

The Principal Administrator sought and obtained the Chairman's permission to withdraw the item concerning the disposal of the former school at Galson, Isle of Lewis.

It was agreed that, in accordance with the provisions of Schedule 7A of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, that the press and public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the following item on the grounds defined in Standing Order 26(f), namely, that exempt information relating to the financial and business affairs of particular persons other than the Comhairle would be disclosed.

Tarbert Old Hostel: Lease of Premises

E02

57*

The Director of Corporate Services and the Acting Director of Education and Leisure Services submitted a joint report regarding whether the premises at the Tarbert Old Hostel be leased to the Tarbert Residents Association at a rate lower than the market value and if so, to authorise the Acting Director of Education and Leisure Services to agree suitable terms and conditions of lease rent with the Association. The background to the matter was outlined in the report.

It was agreed to recommend that the Tarbert Old Hostel be leased to the Tarbert Residents Association, for an initial period of one year, on such terms and conditions as the Acting Director of Education and Leisure Services, in consultation with the Director of Corporate Services deems appropriate.

Inquiry by the Scottish Parliament into the Current State of School Buildings

E02

58

With reference to item 32 of the minute of meeting of 28 March 2000 the Acting Director of Education and Leisure Services and the Director of Technical Services submitted a joint report regarding the information submitted to the Education, Culture and Sports Committee of the Scottish Parliament inquiry into the state of school buildings and infrastructure. It was indicated in the report that the Education, Culture and Sports Committee would assess the written submissions, take oral evidence and carry out school visits with an aim to completing the inquiry by December 2000.

It was agreed to note the report.

Uig Community Centre Association: Request for Increase of Council Land Leased at Uig School

E07

59*

The Acting Director of Education and Leisure Services submitted a report concerning approval for an increase in the area of land at Uig School leased to Uig Community Centre Association to enable them to extend the Community Centre. It was detailed in the report that Uig Community Centre Association had requested that an additional 237 square metres of land adjacent to the Centre currently used for carparking be the subject of a leasing arrangement.

It was agreed to recommend that:

(1) it be agreed, in principle, to lease an additional 237 square metres of land to Uig Community Centre Association to enable the Association to progress plans to build an extension to the rear of the existing Centre; and

(2) the Acting Director of Education and Leisure Services and the Director of Corporate Services be authorised to draw up leasing arrangements for an area of 3154 square metres currently used for car parking.

EDUCATIONAL PROVISION

Possible Combination of the Nicolson Institute and Lews Castle School: Legal and Financial Implications

E01.40.40

60*

With reference to item 36 of the minute of meeting of 28 March 2000 the Acting Director of Education and Leisure Services, the Director of Corporate Services and the Director of Finance submitted a Joint Report regarding the opinion of Counsel on the possible combination of the Nicolson Institute and Lews Castle School and detailing the potential financial implications of that opinion. It was reported that since the last meeting Opinions had been received from Anne Smith QC and Ian D Truscott QC on the legal implications of each of the Options. A summary of the Opinions were provided in the report.

The Legal Services Manager briefed the Committee on the legal position regarding each of the options currently being considered.

It was agreed to recommend that:

(1) consideration of the report be continued;

(2) full consultation take place with all potentially affected staff, Trade Unions and Professional Associations; and

(3) the Acting Director of Education and Leisure Services and the Director of Corporate Services submit a further Joint Report on the possible combination of The Nicolson Institute and Lews Castle School to a future meeting.

Service Plan 2000/2003: Education

E07

61

The Acting Director of Education and Leisure Services submitted a report concerning the Education and Leisure Services Department Service Plan for 2000-2003. The Service Plan was appended to the report.

It was agreed that consideration of the Education and Leisure Services Department Service Plan 2000-2003 be deferred for consideration at the Education Committee Meeting in August 2000.

Pre-School 2000/2001 - Further Financial Issues

E01.02.06

62*

With reference to item 41 of the minute of meeting of 28 March 2000 the Acting Director of Education and Leisure Services submitted a report concerning the proposals for allocation of remaining pre-school rural grant, of changes to the criteria for pre-school transport assistance to parents and to the terms and conditions of formal leases to pre-school groups.

It was agreed to recommend that:

(1) the extension of the transport assistance provided to parents of pre-school children as set out at paragraph 5.1 of the report be approved;

(2) the proposed variation to the terms and conditions of leases of Education Department properties as set out in paragraph 6.1 of the report to allow groups to take advantage of Pre-School Rural Grant assistance be approved; and

(3) the confirmed proposals for the allocation of remaining Pre-School Rural Grant as set out at Appendix 1 be approved.

Gaelic Specific Grants 2001/2002 - Submission of Bid

E01.01.24

63*

With reference to item 141 of the minute of meeting of 5 October 1999 the Acting Director of Education and Leisure Services submitted a report concerning approval for the Comhairle's bid under the Scheme of Specific Grants for Gaelic Education to the Scottish Office Education and Industry Department for the financial year 2001/2002. The report detailed the amount of the bid and the provision which this would support.

It was agreed to recommend that:

(1) the submission as detailed to the Arts and Cultural Heritage Division, Scottish Executive Education Department, within the Regulations governing the Scheme of Specific Grants for Gaelic Education in respect of the financial year 2001-2002 be approved; and

(2) the requirement for an additional sum of £32,746 in the Education budget 2001/2002 to be dealt with as an item of growth in the context of preparation of the revenue estimates for 2001/2002 be noted.

Further Education and Higher School Bursaries: 2000/2001

E01.05.04

64*

With reference to item 99 of the minute of meeting of 15 June 1999 the Acting Director of Education and Leisure Services submitted a report regarding the application of bursary rates and for the system of calculating and awarding Higher School Bursaries and Further Education Bursaries for the academic session 2000/2001. Appended to the report was the COSLA Education Authority Bursary Guidance Notes for Sessions 1999/2000 and the Association of Scottish Colleges' policy and recommended rates for session 2000/2001.

It was agreed to recommend that:

(1) the adoption of COSLA guidelines for the calculation and award of further education and higher school bursaries for 2000/2001 but with the exceptions detailed in Appendix A of the report be approved; and

(2) the bursary rates and scales proposed for the academic session 2000/2001 be approved.

Reports Outstanding: Progress

PR33.01.12

65

With reference to item 44 of the minute of meeting of 28 March 2000 the Director of Corporate Services submitted a report detailing reports outstanding arising from decisions of the Education Committee.

It was agreed to note the report.

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PRESENT	Mr Norman L Macdonald (Chairman)
	Mrs Morag Munro (Vice-Chairman)	Mr Norman M Macleod
	Mr Malcolm J Macleod	Mr Finlay Morrison
	Mr Iain Morrison	Mr Donald M Mackay
	Mr Alexander A Macdonald	Mr Archibald K Campbell
	Mr Ian M Macleod	Mr David Blaney
	Mr Roderick J Murray	Rev Andrew Coghill
	Mr Murdo Macleod	Rev Donald A Macdonald
	Mr Philip R McLean	Mr Allan Smithyman
	Mr Donald I Nicholson	Dr Alan J F Fraser

APOLOGIES	Rev John Macleod

Tribute: Mr Kenneth Finlayson		The Chairman referred to Mr Kenneth Finlayson a Teacher at The Nicolson Institute had recently been awarded a Masters Degree in Education Management from the Open University, and on behalf of the Committee congratulated Mr Finlayson.
Tribute: Nicolson Institute S3/S4 Girls Football Team		The Chairman referred to the Nicolson girls 3rd/4th year football team on winning the North of Scotland Cup. The Chairman congratulated, on behalf of the Committee, the team on their achievement.
Tribute: Laxdale and Sandwickhill Chess Teams		The Chairman referred to pupils from Laxdale and Sandwickhill Schools who had recently competed in the Scottish Finals of the British Land UK Chess Challenge and indicated that some of the pupils had qualified for the national finals. The Chairman extended congratulations, on behalf of the Committee, to the pupils and wished them every success for future competitions.
Tribute: Kirsty Macleod		The Chairman referred to Kirsty Macleod , a 7 year old pupil at Cliasmol School who had won a Highly Commended prize for her age group in the 21st Edinburgh Fringe Poster Competition and on behalf of the Committee extended congratulations to Kirsty.
Tribute: Angus Macleod		The Chairman referred to Angus Macleod, a pupil at Sir E Scott School who had recently been awarded the Gold Award for S6 pupils by the Scottish Mathematics Council, and on behalf of the Committee, extended congratulations to Angus.
Tribute: Marjorie J Macleod		The Chairman referred to Marjorie J Macleod, a pupil at Sir E Scott School who had recently been awarded the Gold Award for S4 pupils by the Scottish Mathematics Council, and on behalf of the Committee, extended congratulations to Marjorie.
		MINUTES
Education Committee C02.01	48	The minute of meeting of the Education Committee of 17 May 2000 was approved.
Education Sub-Committee	49	The minute of meeting of the Education Sub-Committee of 19 April 2000 was approved.
		FINANCE
Fourth Quarter Revenue Outturn E03	50	With reference to Item 46 of the Minute of Meeting of the Finance Sub-Committee of 29 May 2000, the Director of Finance submitted a Report detailing the income and revenue expenditure incurred for the Comhairle's services including the Housing Revenue Account, for the financial year 1 April 1999 to 31 March 2000 and comparing such income and expenditure with the revenue estimates of income and expenditure for the period. It was indicated that the out-turn figures showed a net overspend of £214,337 at 31 March 2000, representing 0.29% as compared with the total budget for the year. It was agreed to note the report.
Fourth Quarter Capital Outturn E03	51*	With reference to Item 48 of the Minute of Meeting of the Finance Sub-Committee of 29 May 2000, the Director of Finance submitted a Report regarding the Programme of Capital Expenditure for the period 1 April 1999 to 31 March 2000 for all services except the Housing Revenue Account. The Report detailed the approved expenditure and final out-turn expenditure for the financial year 1999/2000 for each Services. It was noted that the actual net expenditure for the year had been £11,703,000, which was £3,136,000 below the initial approved Programme. A summary of the variations was set out in the Report. Appended to the Report was the proposed Capital Programme from 1 April 2000 to 31 March 2003 taking account of the previously approved three year Programme of Capital Expenditure, ongoing commitments and the available resources within the Programme.
		It was agreed to recommend, insofar as the Committee's interest was concerned that the: (1) Comhairle note the 1999/2000 final Capital Monitoring Schedule as detailed at Appendix 1 of the Report; and (2) Comhairle approve the non-Housing Revenue Account Capital Programme 2000/01 - 2002/03 as detailed at Appendix 2 to the Report by the Director of Finance.
		BUILDINGS
Capital Works: Programme and Progress E03	52	With reference to item 26 of the minute of meeting of 28 March 2000 the Director of Technical Services submitted a report concerning the capital works programme and progress in relation to education properties. It was agreed to note the report.
		Mr Donald I Nicholson declared an interest in the following item and left the meeting during consideration of the following item.
Water Services Improvement Programme E03	53*	The Director of Technical Services submitted a report concerning the proposals for work to be carried out under the Water Services Improvement Programme. It was detailed in the report that there was £40,000 per annum allocated in the Capital Programme for the next three years for Water Services Improvements in Education premises. It was further detailed that there was £40,000 in the 2000/2001 Capital Programme for Sgoil Lionacleit repairs. A series of small leaks have appeared in the hot water services pipe work in Sgoil Lionacleit over the last year. It was agreed to recommend that: (1) the current problem of leaks in the hot water services pipework in Sgoil Lionacleit be noted; (2) the finalising of the works programme for the £40,000 in the 2000/01 Capital Programme for Water Services Improvements Programme be deferred pending the outcome of investigations into the pipe leaks at Sgoil Lionacleit; and (3) the finalising of the works programme for the £40,000 in the 2000/01 Capital Programme for Sgoil Lionacleit Repairs be deferred pending the outcome of investigations into the pipe leaks.
Coastal Erosion at Lionacleit E07	54	The Director of Technical Services submitted the annual report concerning the extent of coastal erosion along the coast line south and east of Sgoil Lionacleit. The Report detailed the most significant areas of erosion since 1965. It was indicated in the Report that the Technical Services Consultancy would continue to monitor coastal erosion at Lionacleit and report on an annual basis. It was agreed that the Director of Technical Services submit a further report detailing the coastal erosion projections in the light of the issues raised at the meeting.
Traffic Management at Schools E07	55*	With reference to item 151 of the minute of meeting of 5 October 1999 the Director of Technical Services submitted a report concerning the priority list of schools that required traffic management measures to be implemented. The report indicated that during the past year a traffic management scheme had been completed at Balivanich School and another one was presently being constructed at Sir E Scott School. Appended to the report was the priority list of traffic management at schools for the year 2000-2001. It was agreed to recommend that: (1) the priority list, enclosed with the report, of traffic management at schools be approved; and
		(2) as funding becomes available for projects with smaller costs, the works be actioned.
Former School at Galson, Isle of Lewis E02.03	56	The Principal Administrator sought and obtained the Chairman's permission to withdraw the item concerning the disposal of the former school at Galson, Isle of Lewis.
		It was agreed that, in accordance with the provisions of Schedule 7A of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, that the press and public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the following item on the grounds defined in Standing Order 26(f), namely, that exempt information relating to the financial and business affairs of particular persons other than the Comhairle would be disclosed.
Tarbert Old Hostel: Lease of Premises E02	57*	The Director of Corporate Services and the Acting Director of Education and Leisure Services submitted a joint report regarding whether the premises at the Tarbert Old Hostel be leased to the Tarbert Residents Association at a rate lower than the market value and if so, to authorise the Acting Director of Education and Leisure Services to agree suitable terms and conditions of lease rent with the Association. The background to the matter was outlined in the report. It was agreed to recommend that the Tarbert Old Hostel be leased to the Tarbert Residents Association, for an initial period of one year, on such terms and conditions as the Acting Director of Education and Leisure Services, in consultation with the Director of Corporate Services deems appropriate.
Inquiry by the Scottish Parliament into the Current State of School Buildings E02	58	With reference to item 32 of the minute of meeting of 28 March 2000 the Acting Director of Education and Leisure Services and the Director of Technical Services submitted a joint report regarding the information submitted to the Education, Culture and Sports Committee of the Scottish Parliament inquiry into the state of school buildings and infrastructure. It was indicated in the report that the Education, Culture and Sports Committee would assess the written submissions, take oral evidence and carry out school visits with an aim to completing the inquiry by December 2000. It was agreed to note the report.
Uig Community Centre Association: Request for Increase of Council Land Leased at Uig School E07	59*	The Acting Director of Education and Leisure Services submitted a report concerning approval for an increase in the area of land at Uig School leased to Uig Community Centre Association to enable them to extend the Community Centre. It was detailed in the report that Uig Community Centre Association had requested that an additional 237 square metres of land adjacent to the Centre currently used for carparking be the subject of a leasing arrangement. It was agreed to recommend that: (1) it be agreed, in principle, to lease an additional 237 square metres of land to Uig Community Centre Association to enable the Association to progress plans to build an extension to the rear of the existing Centre; and (2) the Acting Director of Education and Leisure Services and the Director of Corporate Services be authorised to draw up leasing arrangements for an area of 3154 square metres currently used for car parking.

		EDUCATIONAL PROVISION
Possible Combination of the Nicolson Institute and Lews Castle School: Legal and Financial Implications E01.40.40	60*	With reference to item 36 of the minute of meeting of 28 March 2000 the Acting Director of Education and Leisure Services, the Director of Corporate Services and the Director of Finance submitted a Joint Report regarding the opinion of Counsel on the possible combination of the Nicolson Institute and Lews Castle School and detailing the potential financial implications of that opinion. It was reported that since the last meeting Opinions had been received from Anne Smith QC and Ian D Truscott QC on the legal implications of each of the Options. A summary of the Opinions were provided in the report. The Legal Services Manager briefed the Committee on the legal position regarding each of the options currently being considered. It was agreed to recommend that: (1) consideration of the report be continued; (2) full consultation take place with all potentially affected staff, Trade Unions and Professional Associations; and (3) the Acting Director of Education and Leisure Services and the Director of Corporate Services submit a further Joint Report on the possible combination of The Nicolson Institute and Lews Castle School to a future meeting.
Service Plan 2000/2003: Education E07	61	The Acting Director of Education and Leisure Services submitted a report concerning the Education and Leisure Services Department Service Plan for 2000-2003. The Service Plan was appended to the report. It was agreed that consideration of the Education and Leisure Services Department Service Plan 2000-2003 be deferred for consideration at the Education Committee Meeting in August 2000.
Pre-School 2000/2001 - Further Financial Issues E01.02.06	62*	With reference to item 41 of the minute of meeting of 28 March 2000 the Acting Director of Education and Leisure Services submitted a report concerning the proposals for allocation of remaining pre-school rural grant, of changes to the criteria for pre-school transport assistance to parents and to the terms and conditions of formal leases to pre-school groups. It was agreed to recommend that: (1) the extension of the transport assistance provided to parents of pre-school children as set out at paragraph 5.1 of the report be approved; (2) the proposed variation to the terms and conditions of leases of Education Department properties as set out in paragraph 6.1 of the report to allow groups to take advantage of Pre-School Rural Grant assistance be approved; and (3) the confirmed proposals for the allocation of remaining Pre-School Rural Grant as set out at Appendix 1 be approved.
Gaelic Specific Grants 2001/2002 - Submission of Bid E01.01.24	63*	With reference to item 141 of the minute of meeting of 5 October 1999 the Acting Director of Education and Leisure Services submitted a report concerning approval for the Comhairle's bid under the Scheme of Specific Grants for Gaelic Education to the Scottish Office Education and Industry Department for the financial year 2001/2002. The report detailed the amount of the bid and the provision which this would support. It was agreed to recommend that: (1) the submission as detailed to the Arts and Cultural Heritage Division, Scottish Executive Education Department, within the Regulations governing the Scheme of Specific Grants for Gaelic Education in respect of the financial year 2001-2002 be approved; and (2) the requirement for an additional sum of £32,746 in the Education budget 2001/2002 to be dealt with as an item of growth in the context of preparation of the revenue estimates for 2001/2002 be noted.
Further Education and Higher School Bursaries: 2000/2001 E01.05.04	64*	With reference to item 99 of the minute of meeting of 15 June 1999 the Acting Director of Education and Leisure Services submitted a report regarding the application of bursary rates and for the system of calculating and awarding Higher School Bursaries and Further Education Bursaries for the academic session 2000/2001. Appended to the report was the COSLA Education Authority Bursary Guidance Notes for Sessions 1999/2000 and the Association of Scottish Colleges' policy and recommended rates for session 2000/2001. It was agreed to recommend that: (1) the adoption of COSLA guidelines for the calculation and award of further education and higher school bursaries for 2000/2001 but with the exceptions detailed in Appendix A of the report be approved; and (2) the bursary rates and scales proposed for the academic session 2000/2001 be approved.
Reports Outstanding: Progress PR33.01.12	65	With reference to item 44 of the minute of meeting of 28 March 2000 the Director of Corporate Services submitted a report detailing reports outstanding arising from decisions of the Education Committee. It was agreed to note the report.