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Page 161 September 13, 1976 Athletics August 27, 1976 Bill Schedules #6 5,668.64 September 3, 1976 #7 754.48 September 10, 1976 #8 294.91 Metco August 27, 1976 Professional Payrolls 794.85 September 10, 1976 #13 1,893.52 September 10, 1976 Bill Schedule 44.80 Summer Reading (Low Income) ' September 10, 1976 Bill Schedule #3 207.03 ESEA Library (Title II) September 10, 1976 Bill Schedule #2 2,690.82 ACE Program September 10, 1976 Bill Schedule #17 1,425.31 Other Fire Ins. Claim (Hastings) Bill Schedule #1 775.00 Dr. Lawson presented the text of a recoumaended Equal Opportunity EQUAL OPPOR- Policy. He noted it was reviewed by Town Counsel, and had been reviewed TUNITY POLICY and developed in collaboration with representatives of citizen groups staff, administration, and school committee members. Upon the recommendation of the, Superintendent of Schools it was VOTED: to adopt the Equal Opportunity Policy as follows: (Brown, Michelman, Unanimous) The purpose of the Lexington Public Schools is the fullest possible development of every child. Consistent with this philosophy, the Lexing- ton School Committee reaffirms its policy on equal opportunity based upon these beliefs: that our free society is founded in the worth and dignity of all individuals. that each individual is unique. that a free society must nurture and cherish individual dif- ferences, while fostering a respect for the rights of others. that a free society depends upon the actions and inter-actions of its individuals. that all individuals are fundamentally equal in their need to fulfill their highest potential and to achieve stature in their own eyes. that freedom, justice and equal opportunity must be more than mere aspirations, they are inherent rights accruing to all