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Page 200 December 13, 1976 she noted, what the school committee understood at their inception. Dr. Monderer agreed that the programs have changed. He reiterated that ACE I and II are what have just been described and referred the committee to the agenda reports. He then explained several separate programs, be- gun originally through ACE and now independent of the Lexington system. These, he said, are "innovative", reimbursable by the State, and classed under a new 766 prototype--502.11. He compared them to private schools and noted that tuition funds are used to pay for Lexington students en- rolled in these programs. Mrs. Swanson then questioned again--why not use MMRVTHS. Dr. Gul- dager responded that MM had refused to accept these students though he had explored the possibility on several occasions, based on function- ing problems sometimes associated with students who need the special pro- gram. Mrs. Swanson then expressed concern about monies earned by students in these separate, essentially private, programs. Dr. Monderer explained that all programs are non-profit, and that disposition of the money depends on the specific program. Mr. Dick Soule, director of one of the carpentry programs, indicated that funds are reinvested into the program, providing tools and supplies for stu- dents. All books, he stressed, are open for audit. Dr. Lawson asked what would happen to students without these three programs. Dr. Guldager responded that they would probably drop out of school. Dr. Monderer noted that the ACE programs and the 502.11 programs are a real asset to the community, and should be recognized as such. Dr. Rotberg agreed. He noted in closing that it would be helpful in understanding the budget if the programs were re-named, or some man- ner of distinguishing among them for budget purposes could be devised. Dr. Monderer reported that the 7 of non-public school attending stu- HIGH SCHOOL STA dents were in the 10-11% range from 1964-1966. It ranged from 3.5-6.5% TISTICAL ATTEND during the 1967-1976 years. For 1976 4.9% attended non-public schools ANCE REPORT of which approximately 1% were mandated private school placements. After Dr. Monderer's presentation, Dr. Lawson thought it important to note, in response to community concern, that there are fewer than ever of Lexington school age residents enrolled in non-public schools. Dr. Lawson presented for Committee approval a proposal to open, on HIGH SCHOOL a pilot basis, high school courses to adult citizens. He stressed the COURSES FOR importance of the four qualifications which would control the plan for ADULTS this year at least. The qualifications are: