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Alessandro Alessandrini moved to approve School Committee minutes from October 30, 2018-Deepika Sawhney seconded the motion(Approved 5-0) SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT: Superintendent Hackett reported on the following: Equity Audit in the Lexington Public Schools On September 25, 2018 the LPS Administrative Council presented a draft position paper called, "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Our Call to Action." In the draft report, the administration indicated their intent to act on the advice of community members to engage an outside partner in a district-wide equity audit. While we are still in the process of analyzing feedback from our community reviewers and constituents, early analysis indicates that the equity audit has been well received. We are currently in the process of selecting an equity audit partner, and we anticipate having a consultant on board and ready to work with our Joint Council to collect preliminary data at our December 12, 2018 meeting. PRESENTATION: Interface Demonstration by Valerie Viscosi Director of Counseling, Valerie Viscosi, reviewed the William James College Interface Referral Service which is available to all Lexington residents and students who attend Lexington Public Schools for supportive needs. Ms. Viscosi reported that this is not a crisis helpline, but a referral service available Monday-Friday where you can call to consult with a mental health professional about resources and/or receive personalized, matched referrals. Ms. Viscosi reviewed the Lexington's Referral page on the Interface site. The website is available for viewing here: Interface - Lexington Some members had questions regarding the availability of the crisis line, Advocates, listed on the website and suggested changing the font size to be similar to other prominent resources on the page. Ms. Viscosi advised that they are still seeking feedback to make the website more Lexington specific. Any suggestions or feedback regarding the webpage or how to publicize the usage of the page can be addressed to Val Viscosi on the school side or Melissa Interess on the town side. The next Joint Meeting on Mental Health with the Board of Selectmen and School Committee will be held on January 14, 2018 at Estabrook Hall in the Cary Memorial Building. COMMUNITY SPEAK Avon Lewis, LEA President: Announced the negotiating team for the Unit A of the Lexington Education Association (LEA) and the School Committee signed a Memorandum of Agreement regarding successor contracts. Ms. Lewis extended her gratitude and thanks to Mr. Alessandro Alessandrini and Superintendent Hackett on countless hours invested in this agreement. The conversation was collaborative, thoughtful and productive. A unanimous vote of the LEA's Executive Board recommended that Unit A adopt the agreement. Unit A will be voting later this week and Ms. Lewis will keep School Committee updated. 3 LSC Meeting 12/04/18 Approved 12/18/18