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Page 65 March 20, 1976 The final recommendation was to have the position of Max-Ed Coordi- MAX-ED PROGRAM nator as a 205 days position, and salary placement on Department Head (CONTINUED) level. Secretarial services were also recommended. After the presentation members commented. Mr. Michelman expressed his hope that student contact be a priority; Mrs. Swanson hoped that the position would be a 12 month position due to the need for extensive plan- ning. Mr. Michelman also felt that two types of time frames should be not- ed--obligated time and free time. Within each of these areas coordina- tion functions are different--direct student contact being most criti- cal with respect to free time. He said one coordinates or acts differ- ently when providing services to students in free self-initiative areas versus academic and screening activities. All of these ideas should be scrutinized before deciding on the final Max-Ed role. Mr. Wilson said a sizable portion of one building would be avail- able for non-obligated time and activities. Mrs. Swanson then expressed her concern for the non-self-starter. All students, she said, need ser- vices. Dr. Rotberg commented that the report reinforced his belief that all must be concerned with Max-Ed because the report neither told of any new program, nor gave specific and complete roles of staff, coordinator, and student. He felt that prior to approval a specific role for the Coordinator should be developed. He also expressed his dismay about the salary level, saying it was misplaced and could cause contractual problems. Finally, he noted the danger of a coordinator being involved in administrative details rather than in student contact time. Mr. Spiris then suggested the school committee accept the primary goals of the program. He hoped the school committee would reserve its vote on the coordinator's role and salary until he could make a recom- mendation. Mrs. Swanson said she was concerned that unless the committee ac- cepted the report it would be interpreted otherwise. Mr. Spiris then suggested accepting the report except for the last pages on role and salary. Dr. Rotberg supported the concept of waiting on the role so that specifics could then be forwarded to assist in mak- ing a decision. Mr. Spiris suggested a two week wait on the role defi- nition. It was then moved to accept the Primary Goals of the Max-Ed Report. (Yes, Rotberg, Michelman; No, Wadsworth, Brown, Swanson) Mr. Wadsworth then said there was no need to postpone action. It was moved : to accept the Max-Ed Report as presented subject to change of role description upon the receipt and recommendation with- in a 2 week period from the administration. (Yes, Brown, Wadsworth, Swanson; No, Rotberg, Michelman)