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Page 28 February 3, 1975 The regular meeting of the Lexington School Committee came to order at 7:30 p. m. at Jonas Clarke Junior High School. Present were Mesdames Berchtold, Davison, Swanson, Messrs. Currier Rotberg, and Wadsworth. Also present were Mr. Maclnnes, Mr. Barnes, Mr. Spiris, Dr. Monderer and Dr. Fobert. The Student Advisory Board was present for its monthly meeting with the school committee. The following subjects were discussed: STUDENT ADVISORY Survey Alan Wachman informed the committee that a student survey will BOARD be conducted before the February vacation relative to Open Campus and Arena Scheduling. The information will be tabulated by March 6, 1975. Anti-Smoking Campaign Several agencies and school systems have been contacted regarding anti-smoking campaigns, literature etc. Students, administrators and the school committee have been invited to visit the R ndolph schools to see and review their programs at Grade 5-9. The school committee may be asked for funding for film rentals. The Anti- smoking Committee will work with Jr. High School principals and student government groups. Orientation Program Student orientation programs for those new to Lexington High School will be discussed with Mr. Johnson during February vacation. asgenda The Advisory Board would like agenda, dates places, etc. well in advance of their monthly meetings. • Staffing at LHS The Advisory Board expressed concern for staffing needs for 1975-1976. They noted that some classes were very crowded. Participation of students is essential and cannot be achieved in large, impersonal classes. It was felt that the time was here to improve the teacher-student ratio and class size. Busing Crowded conditions and smoking on some buses were discussed in detail. Mr. Barnes agreed to work with the high school, the students and bus company officials to attempt to solve the concerns of the students. Mr. William Welch asked the committee to explain the reason for PUBLIC a budget for recruiting teachers from out-of-state when we have a surplus PARTICIPATION of teachers here. Mr. Frank Sandy stated his concern for elementary class size. He felt that if teachers' duty free times (lunch, recess, etc. ) were scheduled, smaller classes would be the result. It was explained by the superintendent that some teachers stay in the classroom during these periods and many use the time for planning. There is no system-wide regulation on this matter. Mr. Ted Peterson requested information on the status of the school building survey. He also asked the committee what information they needed to make an informeddecis:on. Mrs. Ee cht rcn, C oree ' _ _ •• - being formed to obtain information and p ._c muc es -vc- rte be sc:=r' fa_ April.