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Page 135 July 6, 1976 Multi-Handicapped - Burlington June 25, 1976 Classified Payroll #20 240.00 June 30, 1976 Professional Payroll 473.65 Pre-School (Burlington) June 25, 1976 Classified Payroll #19 525.00 June 30, 1976 Professional Payroll 1,771.16 July 2, 1976 Bill Schedule #22 191.72 Pre-School - Bedford June 25, 1976 Bill Schedule #9 74.00 Title I - P.L. 89-313-Spec. Ed. June 30, 1976 Professional Payroll 102.89 ESEA Library June 25, 1976 Bill Schedule #8 889.08 A.C.E. Program July 2, 1976 Bill Schedule #15 764.20 Adult Education July 2, 1976 Bill Schedule #11 15.00 EDCO Magnet June 25, 1976 Bill Schedule 9,000.00 Bus Ticket June 25, 1976 Bill Schedule 804.00 Dr. Rotberg commented on the recommendation of the department head NEW PERSONNEL regarding the person recommended for the math-science position at Clarke Junior High School. Dr. Rotberg felt the ratings by the department head were un-enthusiastic and wondered if when electing persons to teach in the Lexington Public Schools there should be persuasive reasons strongly aligned to excellence rather than recoam:endations that reflected a good gamble. Miss Quinn responded saying that the choice of words used by department heads and other references were their own choices, and were direct quotations. Dr. Rotberg replied saying that he felt that only superb credentials should be considered with the job market the way it is. Miss Quinn commented that all candidates that were being recommended were a result of a convergence of viewpoints. Mr. Michelman said that it was difficult to know how to interpret phrases used by individuals since all people had different standards. Mr. Michelman said he had questions also, but after reviewing the folder of the person and having a discussion with Miss Quinn was now satisfied. Dr. Lawson commented that department heads, principals, and central office staff who interviewed candidates obtained much more vital informa- tion and feeling about the candidate during the interview than that which is reflected in some of the written comments. He felt the school com- mittee should hold us accountable for the production in the classroom rather than for the selected references. He felt that he was satisfied after quizzing Mr. Spiris and Miss Quinn in a protracted discussion on the candidate and would so recommend.