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LSC Meeting 3/28/18
Minutes Approved – 9/11/18
LEXINGTON SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
Cary Memorial Building, Estabrook Hall
1605 Massachusetts Avenue
Members Present:
Chair, Eileen Jay; Vice Chair, Kate Colburn; Kathleen Lenihan; Deepika Sawhney; Alessandro Alessandrini,
Superintendent, Dr. Czajkowski;
Members Absent: Student Representative, Rosanna Jiang
The minutes were taken by Kristen Cronin, Executive Assistant to the School Committee and
Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent
The meeting convened at 6:30 pm
Call to Order and Welcome:
Chair Eileen Jay called the meeting to order and introduced committee members.
Public Comments:
Many community and family members expressed concern regarding the new guidelines for the after-
school transportation program.
Consent Agenda:
1. Vote to Approve Donation of Lacrosse Equipment & Materials on Behalf of Lexington Youth
Lacrosse in the total amount of $2,277.40
2. Vote to Approve Donation from Regeneron Science Talent Search Award to Lexington High
School in the amount of $6,000
3. Vote to Amend Approved Minutes from January 20, 2018
Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Items 1-3 – Approved (5-0)
4. Approval of School Department Payroll Warrant dated March 30, 2018
Motion to approve the School Department’s payroll warrant dated March 30, 2018 in the
amount of $3,574,794.99 - Approved (5-0)
Agenda
Discussion of Transportation to After School Programs
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Superintendent, Dr. Czajkowski, gave a brief history of the Ride After Program, where school buses are
used for after-school transportation to outside programs. She expressed concern for the safety of
students participating in the after-school transportation program.
The Administration outlined proposed guidelines, including specific requirements for vendor
participation by outside after-school programs. Highlighted below are the proposed guidelines that are
in accordance with School Committee Policy:
● The vendor is licensed by the Department of Early Childhood and Care (EEC)
● The vendor has a physical location in Lexington
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LSC Meeting 3/28/18
Minutes Approved – 9/11/18
● Staffing is provided on-site at all schools in advance of and during dismissal to monitor students
● Students are picked up from schools timely after the dismissal of all students
● Student rosters for attendance are regularly coordinated with building and transportation office
staff
● All six elementary schools receive the same level of services
● The vendor pay for costs of transportation
● All vendor’s staff have CORI and appropriate clearances
● The vendor assumes all liability when students are dismissed into their care
● The vendor regularly communicates with building staff and apprises principals of any concerns
● The vendor seeks approval and release from parents to provide transportation for their child
Ian Dailey, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations, described to committee members the
process of dismissal for after-school students. Further discussion and questions followed among
members, Mr. Dailey, and Dr. Czajkowski.
School Committee will remain in open session and relocate to Battin Hall for the purpose of
participating in Town Meeting.