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Page 82 April 26, 1976 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools it was PERSONNEL CHANGE (CLASSIFIED) VOTED: to accept the following classified personnel change. (Rotberg, • Michelman, Unanimous) Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools it was PERSONNEL CHANGE (PROFESSIONAL) VOTED: to accept the following professional personnel changes. (Rotberg, Michelman, Unanimous) Mr. Spiris presented his recommendation and the report of the Calen- SCHOOL CALENDAR dar Committee. Mr. Spiris said the charge to the committee was consist- 1976-1977 ent with Article XXXVI of the LEA/LSC Contract. His recommendation for 1976-1977 was that the School Calendar contain 185 pupil days and 187 teacher days (Other than new teachers) . Mr. Michelman inquired as to the history of Good Friday as a school holiday in Lexington. Mr. Spiris explained that the day had been classi- fied in a variety of ways over the years. Some years it was a full day of school, some years it was a half-day of school and other years it was a holiday. Clergy had been polled during the years and the results had assisted in the determination in the usage of the day. Dr. Rotberg al- so expressed reservations in accepting the day as a holiday. Both Mr. Michelmpn and Dr. Rotberg agreed that some students had to miss classes on other days in order to celebrate a holiday. Mr. Spiris explained that staff could request the day as a religious day and the number of staff has directly influenced the decision to have no school on that day. This procedure is consistent with religious holiday approvals for any person who sought a religious day. It was noted that a religious holi- day was not subtracted from personal or sick leave. Mr. Michelman said he would appreciate reading the historical mater- ials that were available. Mrs. Difantis, who was involved with the calen- dar committee for several years, said materials were available for review. It was then agreed that the decision on the school calendar be post- poned until the next meeting. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools it was BIDS GENERAL & ART VOTED: that orders be placed with the following companies based upon low SUPPLIES unit pr—res meeting specifications for the following approximate totals. (Brown, Wadsworth, Unanimous)