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Minutes
9/3/97
Present: Jolley Anne Weinstock, Chair Barbara Ciampa; Helen Cravis; Roz
Gittleman; Eva Glick; Lauren MacNeil; Rick Safford; Linda G. Pucci;
Gregory Kotonias-Payne, M.D Steve Baran (recorder)
Absent: Julie Fenn
Minutes of 8/6/97
Corrections: Lauren MacNeil was not present although listed as present. Helen Cravis
was present although not mentioned. Greg Kotonias-Payne was present as an
observer
The minutes were otherwise accepted as correct.
Resignation of Jolley Anne Weinstock/Introduction of new Co-Chairs
Jolley Anne tendered her resignation to the committee commenting that her four years
as chair were satisfying and busy She praised the committee members for their
devotion, hard work and ability to work together as a team. Jolley Anne will be available
in the future as an interested citizen.
Jolley Anne introduced Barbra Ciampa and Helen Cravis as new co-chairs explaining
that it was the tradition of the committee to pass on the chair responsibility in this
manner
Goals and priorities for FY '98
Preschool
Committee input has been incorporated into the attached work plan. See, in
particular comments on need, committee contributions to the process, and
possible further directions.
Youth services
Steve commented that RePlace showed low utilization during FY '97 Since the
school year was just getting underway it was felt best to defer a discussion of
RePlace progress until October, also possibilities for FY '99 appropriations. It
was noted that contract will go out to bid this coming spring. Some of the topics
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that were briefly mentioned as meriting further discussion were: possible
duplication of services between school counselors and RePlace counselors,
funding for young people who prefer to begin counseling without telling their
parents and confidentiality issues.
Selectmen Liaison
It was agreed that the new co-chairs would meet with Leo McSweeney, Selectmen
liaison.
Review Human Services Committee charge and policy revisions
A subcommittee of the co-chairs will review draft versions of the charge and policy and
report back at the next meeting. Rick Safford submitted a further revision of the policy
statement.
Membership
Steve will call Julie Fenn to ascertain her interest in continuing as a full or associate
( member Her term of membership ends in September Other members whose
memberships end in September--Roz Gittleman and Eva Gllick-- announced their
desire to continue.
Greg Kotonias-Payne and Linda G. Pucci will be interviewed in regard to their interest
in serving on the Human Services Committee at the next meeting of the Human
Services Committee. Linda will be interviewed at 7 p.m. and Greg at 7 15 p.m.
Acknowledgment of service by Jolley Anne Weinstock
Committee members strongly affirmed their appreciation of Jolley Anne s contribution to
the committee and to human services in Lexington.
Next meeting
Wednesday, October 8 at 7 p.m.
Attachment - Preschool Planning Update
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