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Commissioner Weintraub indicated that she felt this program would be a good stepping stone for the students so that when the students reached high school , they would be more used to , and hopefully enjoy , the idea of participation . Commissioner Anderson inquired about insurance for the students . Mr . Paulson indicated that the insurance that the City has now for the Department ' s existing programs would also cover this program . Com- missioner Anderson then inquired if the special excursions would be paid for by the students . Mr , Paulson indicated that the students would pay for the trips , but that the school district would probably agree to putting in some transportation costs to support the program . He also indicated that the funding for the program could possibly be revenue sharing funds . This would be proposed as part of the forth - coming budget for fiscal year 77 -78 , Commissioner Hayes inquired as to who would pay for any damages that occurred during the programs that would be held at the school . Mr , Weeks indicated that since the program was a joint effort , the school district would pay for the damages , It is quite possible , however , that there would be joint payments depending upon the circumstances . Commissioner Anderson inquired if a bi - lingual specialist would be hired . Mr . Paulson indicated that the Department would try to hire either a bi -linguist or a person with a comprehensive knowledge of minority groups , COMMISSIONER WEINTRAUB LEFT AT 8 : 36 p , m . Mr . Weeks indicated that the School Board as well as the Council had not , as yet , seen the proposed plan ; only the school district staff and the Department staff had worked on the plan , Mr . Paulson indi - cated that he was concerned about choosing Hoover because of the lack of parental involvement at the school , He indicated that making the program successful at Hoover would not be an easy task , but that it would be very worthwhile for the City and the community if it is suc - cessful . Mr . Weeks felt that cooperation and attitude of those involved would be the foundation of whether or not the program succeeds or fails . Mr . Paulson indicated that the Program Committee would be kept involved in the activities of the proposed pilot program , At the close of the discussion , the following motion was made : MOTION : Commissioner Schlesinger moved that the Commission accept and support the Proposed Pilot Junior High School Recreation Program , seconded by Commissioner Anderson , The motion carried unanimously by voice vote . -2-