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rage 124 • flay 5, 1975 Hrs. Swanson noted that the report indicated it was well received by staff. -- M2-s.rs. Haines, spokeswoman for the Chapter 622 Committee said the members were pleased that it was so well received although a few members disagreed with the contents of Dr. Fobert's memo. The members will submit their reactions in writing to the staff report to the school committee. Motbe_g asked Dr. Fober., to clarify Point No. 5 mentioned above . He was told that humnization of our schools meant to train staff to handle relationships between students and teachers so they can interact more easily. Mrs. Berchtold felt the CAC report was well done and that Dr. Fobert's • recommendations are a good beginning. She asked Mrs. Haines if the committee 622 • REPORT intended to retain a group to check on progress of the implementation of its recommendations. Mrs. Haines said a small committee might be retained for this purpose. Perhpas this group could be up by Dr. Nonderer. The balance of the discussion covered the five year Aland and the Grid Iron Club awards. Mrs. Swanson, commenting on -the plan, disagreed with the interpretation of the law which says we should develop duplicate teams in all areas. The law says there has to be equal opportunities and not equal teams. The committee commented on the Grid Iron Club's practice of holding a banquet where outstanding male athletes are given awards. It was noted that one coach questioned the rules which excludes girls from receiving such awards. Mrs. Swanson did not approve of action which causes hostility and retards, rather than advances progress in equality. Mr. Rotberg complemented Dr. Fobert for his sensible direction to coaching staff with regard to avoiding discrimination in this award-giving event. SUThE This year, 21 different workshops have been requested by staff. d0_ SHOPS Seven workshops have been approved as follows: 1. Career 'Education (5 staff) K-12 (outline) 7-9 2. English (8 staff) Grades 7-9 • 3. Math (3 staff) Grades 7-9 4. Special needs and reading (3 staff - 2 weeks 1 i total) K-12 5.. Science (5 staff) K-12 • 6. Math (5 staff) Grades 1-6 7. Language Arts (5 staff) K-6 -Dr. Fobert has recommended that we change our method of payment and that a flat rate of $1200 be paid to each staff member for a four week period. With a $1200 salary, we can appoint 32 z teachers rather than 20. Personnel for the workshops will be recommended to the school committee at another meeting. The needs and goals for workshops in Career Education, English and Math were disucssed by the committee, Dr. Fobert and workshop spokesmen. Due to the late hour, this discussion will continue at the next meeting. It was VGTtD: To move to Executive Session at 11:30 p.m. to discuss a personnel matter. (. adsworth, Brown, Unanimous) • The meeting adjourned. at midnight. Respectfully submitted, jt - `. Isabelle J. G' t,irigs, Recoding Secretary