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Page 142 July 6, 1976 Mr. Gerald Abegg, a member of the Hancock P.T.A. was recognized at CITIZENS this point and requested that some painting be done at the Hancock COMMENTS School even though a prior school committee vote indicated that the school would be closed in 1977. Dr. Lawson said that Hancock would be painted, if possible, even thoughit is not on the list of schools. He felt there should be some painting done. Prior to the vote of the Data Processing Equipment Dr. Rotberg said DATA PROCESSING he had questions regarding: EQUIPMENT 1. Owning the equipment versus a rental of equipment. 2. Goals of the program. Mr. Maclnnes referred Dr. Rotberg and the members of the school committee to a memo from Mr. Koetke regarding data processing budget. A vote was called Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent it was VOTED: that the previously awarded contract to the Digital Equipment Co. , be changed to a five year lease at $9,318 per year with an option to purchase from future funds if budgeted. (Brown, Michelman, Unanimous). Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent it was COACHING SALARIES VOTED: to accept the coaching salaries as listed on pages 204,204A, 1976-1977 and 204B. (Brown, Michelman, Unanimous) (See next page) Dr. Lawson mentioned the following items to the school committee. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT 1. The summer reading program began at the Bowman School on July 6, and approximately 192 students were enrolled. It will continue until August 6. School Committee members and citizens were in- vited to visit any morning session from 8:30-11:00 a.m, 2. The memorandum of agreement for two years had been developed with representatives of the L.E.S.A. and National Association of Govern- ment Employees (Custodians) . Employees in these organizations will be asked to ratify the agreements before they are presented to the school committee for approval. They were now being writ- ten by counsel for the. groups. 3. The problem of smoking and other unacceptable bus behavior will be discussed with the contractor this week.. 4. A community relations plan will be reconuuended at a later meet- ing. 5. The drama recommendation will not be presented until principals and teachers involved have an opportunity to present their views on the subject.