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Page 137 May 27, 1975 • The committee believed that the Director of Pupil Personnel Services should prepare the program statement since he is in a position to coordinate the interests of the high school adminstration and the director of counseling at the high school. He is 7,1s0 in a position. to 'ono:•? the _3nract of Ch 766 on theguidance program th-=ghou the c'hool eystea, includinz tte bigh school. GUIDANCE The committee recommended that the following issues be resolved in POST organizing the guidance grogram: (1) integration of guidance with the rest of the high school resources; (2) specialization of counselors; (3) centralization of guidance resources; and (L) professional development and evaluation of counselors. A general discussion followed the presentation of the report. Mrs. Zelesnick told the committee that Lexington has the personnel to do all kinds of things but it was her feeling that nobody seemed to be getting together. Coordination is very important to the prow.d.m. IL. Marshall was asked if he had any figures on "crossovers" to other counselors. He said indications were that there are no crossovers but the work load of some counselors who are "good" is heavier than those who are "not so good". Mrs. Berchtold asked Dr. Fobert to react to a statement on Page 6 of the report regarding the integration of the guidance resources with Ch 766 staff. He replied that work has begun to integrate people in the office of 766. Dr. Monderer added that he has been meeting with the high school administration to work out a system of better integration of services. He said we will find that we have a better system of integration and coordination at the lower level than we do at the high school. He recognized. the deficit but said there will be a plan by the end of the year. Mr. Thurlow, commenting on the space allocation of the Career Center,hoped that a larger area could be provided in the near future. Speaking of specialization and generalization, he said there is merit in both areas, but the generalist who is a high quality person will provide the best services. Specialization would recuire the addition of a tremendous number of staff. Alan Nachman said the guidance counselor is like a "family doctor" and unless the student can confide in him/her, his role is useless. He noted that if he can find one counselor with whom he can communicate, it makes things easier for him. Mrs. Swanson remarked that all counselors are not trained to cope with personal problems. Mr. Rotberg asked Dr. Fobert to prepare a program statement as suggested in the recommendations of the report by September. . The members of the advisory committee will be available to review the material. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, it was VOT: D: ?Ars. Srianson noted that although Otis Brown was not present to vote on the a-mcintrn'en-t of Dr. Clune, he did support the action, •