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Page 64 March 20, 1976 On Saturday morning March 20, 1976 at 10:00 a.m. the Lexington School Committee conducted a meeting at the Lexington Senior High School. Present were Mrs. Swanson, Messrs. Brown, Wadsworth, Michelman, Rotberg. Also present were Miss Quinn, Messrs. Spiris, Barnes, Maclnnes, Monderer. Mrs. Ruth r-irton, 6 Abbott Rd. , commented on the Max-Ed proposal. PUBLIC She said that the report still did not address the option concept or PARTICIPATION define what maximizing education meant to the Lexington schools. She noted that the present Max-Ed Program offering, many times conflicted with regular classes. She asked the school committee to specify ex- actly what Max-Ed was to provide in the future. She commended Dr. Clune for his recommendation to increase the re- quired credits for high school graduation. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent it was STAFF RE-ELECTIONS VOTED: to accept the tenure election of the following personnel at the level and step indicated for the year 1976-1977. The election being made subject to availability of suitable positions. (Rotberg, Wadsworth, Unanimous) Prior to the presentation Mrs. Swanson commended the Citizen's Com- MAX-ED REPORT mittee on Max Education for their devoted services. She acknowledged the work of the present Max-Ed Coordinator and said Lexington`s program was second to none. Mrs. Swanson said the new focus will be an exten- sion of the program will provide for maximizing education and will pro- vide quality alternatives out of the school setting. Mr. Wilson, Assistant Principal of Lexington High School, and mem- ber of the Max-Ed Committee made a presentation to the school committee. He outlined the charge to the committee and he reviewed the internal procedures and tasks of the committee. He then presented the Primary Goals, Tasks of Coordinator and recom- mendations to the Committee. The primary goals focused on a greater variety of educational exper- iences for students, the restructuring and coordination of present and future program alternatives, the revision and refinement of student con- tract options, and the provision to have Max-Ed available as an earned responsibility. The tasks of the coordinator included such areas as coordinating outside resources, securing sponsors, directing activities, evaluating programs, gathering information, and providing overall understanding of the program.