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422 <br /> DATE: March 31, 1981 <br /> TIME: 7:45 P.M. <br /> PLACE: Town Office Building, Comptroller's Office <br /> PRESENT: G. Wadsworth, W. Dailey, R. Perry, E. Arlan, P. Marshall, M. Kutchin <br /> R. Cataldo, G. Silverman. <br /> OBSERVER: Marcia Williamson of Lexington Independent. <br /> Met with School Committee - F. Michelman, P. Swanson, J. Gaudet, S. Shaw, <br /> J. Beck, present. <br /> School Administrators Jack Lawson, F. DiGiamarino, J. Maclnnes, R. Barnes <br /> Questions presented by G. Wadsworth re reduction in enrollment: <br /> 1. What is in the future? <br /> 2. Will there be fewer teachers? <br /> 3. What about French in Elementary Grades? <br /> 4. Guidance Counselors cut? <br /> Answers: 1. No additional school closings indicated in near future, but enrollment <br /> projections have been very close and total could level out at about 4,000. <br /> Administration Office could be moved to a school in next 3-4 years, <br /> if space is available. <br /> In regard to Special Needs, we are doing just about what the State <br /> dictates, no more, no less. <br /> 2. Teacher/Pupil ratio, in Elementary 23-1 and Jr. High 15.5-1 will <br /> be maintained and reflected in number of Teachers. <br /> 3. French (Elem. School) Program working fine and all indicators say <br /> that program is worthwhile with pupils more advanced in later grades <br /> than if they had started in Junior High or High School. <br /> 4. Number of Guidance Counselors has been reduced and will continue to <br /> be looked at. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Richard M. Perry, Secretary <br /> -Jr <br />