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Page 54 March 1, 1976 "(a) Every person having custody of any public records, as defined EDUCATIONAL in (Ch. 4, Sec. 7-26) shall, at reasonable times and without unreason- PROGRAM STUDY able delay, permit them to be inspected and examined by anyperson, under COMMITTEE (CONT. ) his supervision, and shall furnish one copy thereof on payment of a reason- able fee. Every person for whom a search of public records is made shall, at the direction of the person having custody of such records, pay the actual expense of such search. ' (b)" A Custodian of a public record shall, within twenty days fol- lowing receipt of a request for inspection or copy of a public record, comply with such request. Such request may be delivered in hand to the office of the custodian or mailed via first class mail, registered, re- turn receipt requested." Mrs. Swanson reviewed the history of the Educational Program Study Committee which was appointed in September, 1974, at the suggestion of Mrs. Jacqueline Davison former school committee member. Mrs. Swanson then asked Dr. Kenneth Hoffman, Chairman, Educational Program Study Committee to make his presentation. Dr. Hoffman outlined the committee 's charge and the approach it used in fulfilling the School Committee 's assignment. He noted and commended the members of the citizen's committee for their many hours of service. Dr. Hoffman presented the School Committee with the summary of the Educational Program Study Committee report, major findings and recommendations. He requested that the School Committee place a dis- cussion of the report on the agenda on March 15, 1976. Mrs. Swanson said she would be in contact with Dr. Hoffman regard- ing discussion of the report. After Dr. Hoffman's presentation it was VOTED: to accept the Educational Program Study Committee report and to commend the committee for their fine report and unselfish devo- tion of committee hours to the assessment of the educational needs of the Lexington Public Schools. (Rotberg, Berchtold, Unan. ) Mr. Spiris recommended the following dissemination plan. The School Committee agreed to this plan. Dr. Rotberg also requested ad- ministration investigate the possibility of having a copy made avail- able at a local copy center and/or sub-contract production of addi- tional copies permitting an agency to sell to those requesting copies. Mr. Spiris said he would look into the matter. Principals - 1 each 15 School Information Centers - 4 ea. 60 (available on a loan basis) P.T.A. Council 15 Cary Library 30 (some available on loan E. Lexington Library 10 basis) Professional Library 10 available on a loan basis) Teachers ' Rooms Elementary 11 Jr. High School 6 Sr. High School 9 L.E.A. 5