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Page 208 October 20, 1975 Before the vote was taken, the School Committee questioned Mr. Maclnnes and Mr. Spiris regarding the duties and need for the new Metco personnel. Mr. Spiris said the Committee's questions were valid and assured the members that the people being voted on are all within the ?ETCO budget. Mrs. Swanson requested a list showing the number of personnel (including part time tutors) who are now servicing METCO students. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, it was VOTED: Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, (Interim) BID it was SAFETY SHOWER SUPPLY AND VOTED: That an order be placed with Metropolitan Pipe and Supply Co. for EQUIPMENT Safety Shower Supplies and Equipment for $3,000.20, the total of items 5,6,7,9, based on their low bid meeting specifications. (Brown, Berchtold, Unan) Dr. Monderer introduced two new programs which, if approved, will be offered shortly at MMRVTS. The first, Occupational Competency, which will be funded by an occupational competency grant, will enable Lexington students grades 9-12 to use the MM training facilities after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The students will be provided the opportunity to explore any field among 18 which might interest them. Although the program is greared for 9th graders, those in grades 10-12 will be considered. This program could begin January 1, 1976. The second program, Time Sharing, will enable students in our system to attend morning or afternoon programs at WIRVTS with the other half day being spent at their home schools. The program, if approved, will run in five week cycles and will enable students to take shop courses in core areas which interest them. Dr. Harold Resnick, Acting Assistant Superintendent of Schools at MMRVTS, will propose the time sharing program to the MMRVTS School Committee on November 4. If accepted, the latter program can begin December 15. Mrs. Swanson felt the program should include 8th graders because decisions to go to MMRVTS have to be made before completion of that grade. Dr. Monderer said that the grant does not provide for 8th grade participation, but felt it was a good idea. Mrs. Berchtold asked what would happen if a student who took part in the program decided to enroll. She was told that if there is space for the student, an individualized program can be provided. The committee was told that about 100 students can be included in this program but only a handful are expected to take part. The committee approved of the program. Mrs. Swanson said that many people have been waiting for something similar to be presented for quite awhile.