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Page 44 February 23, 1976 Other members of the School Committee also commended the report. It was agreed by the School Committee to have Dr. Monderer implement the recommendations. Mrs. Swanson outlined the procedure for the search for a new super- APPOINTMENT OF intendent for the Lexington Public Schools which began July, 1975. The SUPERINTENDENT screening committee consisting of 5 distinguished citizens trimmed the OF SCHOOLS candidates down to a smaller number after extensive review. Several candidates were interviewed by the public interview committee, visited by the School Committee members and interviewed by the School Committee. After the process was complete the School Committee had a meeting to come to some agreement. Mrs. Swanson felt they were in a position to make the recommendation that evening. Mr. Wadsworth moved: to appoint Dr. John H. Lawson on a 3 year contract at a starting salary of $40,000. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Berchtold. Members of the School Committee commented on the fine qualities that they felt Dr. Lawson would bring to the Lexington Public Schools. Dr. Rotberg stated that he would support the motion even though other candi- dates on the list were more qualified. A vote was called: (YES, Wadsworth, Berchtold, Swanson, Rotberg) (Brown absent) Mrs. Swanson said that Mr. Brown was on vacation, but had indicated his support for Dr. Lawson. Dr. Herold Hunt who was the consultant retained by the School Com- mittee in the search for a new superintendent detailed the background of Dr. Lawson. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools it was PERSONNEL CHANGE: (PROFESSIONAL) VOTED: to accept the following Personnel Changes (Professional) (Wadsworth, Berchtold, Unanimous) Coaching Assignments