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Page 138 July 6, 1976 Upon the recuaaendation of the Superintendent it was VOTED: . Dr. Rotberg said that he was apposed to the appointment of a Coord- MAX ED inator of MAX ED since the position was poorly defined as well as pay- COORDINATOR ment of a high salary for a vague position. Mrs. Swanson questioned whether there should be a debate on the issue of a MAX ED Coordinator, since the school committee twice voted in favor of such a position. She said the discussion was open to remarks regarding the person for the po- sition, but not the position. Dr. Rotberg responded that it was his right to question unless the committee wished to deny him that right. At this point a motion for appointment of the MAX ED Coordinator was made by Mr. Micheiman who recoiwuended the appointment to Dr. Natalie Kcrnitzky as MAX ED Coordinator at Lexington Senior High School effective September 1, 1976 for the school year 1976-1977. The salary to be $17,578 for 205 work days a year. The motion was seconded by Mr. Brown. The discussion continued with Mr. Michelman saying that any school committee member having anything germane to any topic should be allowed to state such views. He felt Dr. Rotberg had germane points and should be allowed to speak, Mrs. Swanson replied that anything regarding the candidate was appropriate, but the practice of the school committee has been to support prior votes and the position of MAX ED Coordinator had been voted twice. She felt Dr. Rottierg had plenty of opportunity prior to this meeting. Mr. Wadsworth and Mr. Brown commented that Dr. Rotberg should be allowed to speak, but should confine his remarks to the person being recLiaunended and not the position. Dr. Rotberg reviewed the history of the development of the MAX ED position and felt that the salary as- signed to the position was inflated and the position was poorly defined. The fuzzy role description had never been defined in his opinion and he had received no further information except the brief report of a few months ago. He said the interview couuuittee did not give a clear man- date for the particular candidate either, since a clear majority of the votes did not reflect overwhelming support. He felt that he needed per- suasive reasons for voting on this particular candidate and asked Dr. Lawson to comment. Dr. Lawson said he had discussed the position with Dr. Clone, Principal of the high school and Mr. Spiris, and was satis- fied that the position was valid and the person filling the position would provide quality experience for students. He felt that the ap- pointment would be a step in the right direction due to the superb cre- dentials held by the person. He was also most impressed that the candi- date had a doctorate in reading. Dr. Rotberg asked if the ACE program and EWOW Programs would be supervised by this person. Mr. Wilson, Assist- ant Principal at the high school who was in the audience said that this person would work in harmony with the programs and would act as a resource. Mr. Wilson also said that the final two people recommended by the screen- ing committee were most acceptable and that the reason for the large no preference vote was that either of the two candidates were acceptable. Mr. Micheh-nan asked that Mr. Wilson comment as to whether it was the case that nearly every member of the interview committee regarded the candidate as outstanding for the position. Mr. Wilson responded in the affirmative.