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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-05-05-SC-min Page 11S May 5, 1975 The regular meeting of the Lexington School Committee came to order at 8: 00 p. m. at Jonas Clarke Jr. High School. Present were Mesdames Berchtold and Swanson and Messrs. Rotberg, and Wadsworth. Also present were Mr. Maclnnes. Dr. Monderer, Dr. Fobert and Mrs. Cummings Mrs. Patricia Swanson assumed the duties of Chairman of the school committee for 1975-76. Appreciation was expressed to Mrs. Jane Berchtold for her time and effort as Chairman during 1974-75. NEW CHAIRMAN OF THE LSC Mrs. Ruth Barton made comments regarding fund raising programs, field trips and excursions for students. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION The minutes of 4/22/75 were discussed and it was VOTED: To accept these minutes as amended. MINUTES (Berchtold, Brown, Unanimous) 4/22/75 The minutes of 4/28/75 were discussed and it was VOTED: To accept these minutes as amended. MINUTES (Brown, Berchtold, Unanimous) 4/28/75 The Financial Statement was discussed briefly. FINANCIAL STATEMENT Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, it was VOTED: To accept the Schedule of Payments as presented. SCHEDULE OF (Brown, Wadsworth, Unanimous) (see next page) PAYMENTS Mr. Rotberg announced that the Guidance Report will be presented GUIDANCE to the school committee on Thursday, May 8, 1975 and may be discussed REPORT at the May 19, 1975 meeting. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, it was VOTED: To accept Personnel Changes (certificated) as presented. PERSONNEL (Berchtold, Brown, Unanimous) CHANGES (cert) Page 119 i-lay 5, 1975 SCHEDULE OF PATENTS Pe-csonal Services TJay 2, _975 'on _ti=ic ted _ , roll J22rn3,071L ac enses May 1, 1975 Bill Schedules #138 1,994.63 May 1, 1975 #139 2,067.23 may 1, 1975 4140 10,725.86 SPECIAL PRC3BAiS (Non-Lexington Funds) Title III-Learning Disabilities Training Film Project May 2, 1975 Non-Certificated Payroll `22 321.75 May 1, 1975 Bill Schedule i#82+ 3,747.85 LAB. Pre-Vocational Life Care Program May 2, 1975 Non-Certificated Payroll #17 523.90 Autistic Program (Arlington) May 2, 1975 Non-Certificated Payroll #17 73.20 Multi-Handicapped (Burlington) May 2, 1975 Non-Certificated Payroll 414 120.00 Rag. 120 May 5, 1975 Change in Hours Olivia Cheever from full-time to 2/5th time PERSONNEL CHANGES(CONTD) High School 9/1/75 Appointment Helen Blinkhorn To acting principal at $100/month Asst. P/Hastings 4/14/75-6/30/75 The names of three aides were brought before the school committee for its acceptance. The committee raised questions concerning hiring aidesCLARKE AIDES for Clarke so late in the year. Dr. Fobert agreed that the timing was bad but said the aides were needed. Mrs. Swanson said it was not conceivable for Clarke to go all year without aides and then need them in April. The committee decided not to vote until Town Counsel could give his ruling on the matter. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, it was VOTED: That orders be placed with companies mentioned below based BIDS upon the low unit prices meeting specifications at the approximate INSTRUCTIONAL totals as indicated. Total amount of bid is $52, 599. 18. AND ART SUPPLIE (Brown, Wadsworth, Unanimous) Alles Corporation $4, 831. 63 American Cutlery & Hardware $1, 087. 36 Brockton Potters, Inc. 892. 00 Charrette Corporation 682. 12 The Fibre Studio 191.25 J. L. Hammett Company 10, 382.18 Hinkson Paper Company 1, 231. 22 Mainco School Supply Company 10, 460. 38 New England School Supply 7, 211. 06 Newton Paper Co. , Inc. 784. 29 Newton Potters Supply Co., Inc. 545. 60 Henry S.. Wolkins Company 14, 300. 09 $52, 599.18 Page 121 May 5, 1975 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, it was VO P: That orders be placedwith the companies mentioned below at the ATHLETIC approximate totals as indicated based. on their low bid meeting me ��n- ?IIIP�_r _ ___ .w� _o�>. Total zroun of ;2,_274° , l3 a ,,ora Unanimous) . Company Item No. Total Award I. H. Brine Co. 5, 11 $1,563.60 House os Sports, Inc. 3, 7, 8, 9, 10 372.55 Marciano-Shaw Sporting Goods, Inc. 6 169.40 Medford Square Sporting Goods, Co. , Inc. 2 8.40 Musinsky's, Inc. 4 10.00 Tricon Sport Shop 103.50 $2,227.45 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, it was VOTED: That orders be placed with the companies mentioned below DUPLICATING based upon low unit prices meeting specifications as the approximate SUPPLIES totals as indicated. Total amount of bid is $25,062.08. (Brown, Wadsworth, Unanimous) Company Total Alles Corporation $4,381.63 American Cutler & Hardware Co. , Inc. 1,087.36 Brockton Potters, Inc. 892.00 Charrette Corporation 682.12 The Fibre Studio 191.25 J. L. Hammett Comrany 10,382.18 Hinkson Paper Company 1,231.22 Mainco School Supply Company 10,460.38 New England School Supply 7,211.06 Aewton Paper Co. , Inc. 784.29 Newton Potters Supply Co. , Inc. 545.60 Henry S. Wolkins Company 14,300.09 $52,599.18 Page 192 Hay 5, 1975 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, it was ':D; That orders be Placed h the =cradles mentioned below _ sed on their low unit 'Jr16e., meetinr speCiflCat10n5. Total amount C'dSiODldi, of bid is $ .6,742.01. (Brown, 'riadswoLLh, Unanimous) SUPPLIES Vendor Item No. Total Edison Chemical Co. 5-12, 15, 16, $3,383.54 18-21, 24, 33-39, 41-45, 49-56 Fuller Brush Co. 17, 25-29, 32,57 684.95 Franklin & Perkins Co. , Inc. 46-48 144 .00 Lamco Chemical Co. , Inc. 4,22,23 470.77 The Merit Corporation 3,13,14 1,154.75 M. D. Stetson Co. 1,2,30,31 904.00 $6,742.01 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, it was VOTED: That orders for paper towels and toilet tissue be placed with the PAPER TOWELS companies mentioned below based on their low unit prices meeting TOILET TISStE specifications in the approximate totals indicated. Total amount of bid is $6,221.81. Carter, Rice Storrs and Bement, Inc. Item 3 - Roll Toilet Tissue 16 cases $17.95 per case $287.20 Franklin Perkins Co. , Inc. Item 1 - Paper Towels 762 cases ? $6.72 per case $5,120.64 Item 2 - Double fold Toilet Tissue 46 cases © $16.85 per case 775.10 Item $ - Dixie Water -- Non-recycled - 1 case 38.87 5,934.61 $6,221.81 Page 123 May 5, 1975 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, it was VOTED: That orders for filters be placed with the Boston Filter Co. based on their low bid meeting specifications in the approximate total -of FILTERS 2724.88 (Brown, Berchtold, Unanimous) CUSTODIAL SUPPI Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, it was FLOOR WAX AND VOTED: That orders for floor war and cleaners be placed with the CLEANERS ' Purnell Wax Company, Inc. based on their low unit prices. The approximate total of the bid is $2,734.50. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, it was DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT VOTED: That we award the bid for data processing equipment to the Digital Equipment Corporation based on their low bid of $37,784.00 (Wadsworth, Brown, Unanimous) Dr. Fobert reviewed Mr. Barnes' summary of staff reactions to the CAC Report on Sex Inequalities in the Lexington Schools. He suggested that the following specific actions be implemented during the end of this term and in the early stages of the 1975-1976 school year. 1. We shall develop additional criteria reflecting both the letter and spirit of the law which will be used by continuing curriculum committees and. librarians in selecting print and non-print materials for our schools. 2. We shall conduct an in-service program for staff to assist them in understanding the stereotypic implications of print and non-print CAC SPORT ON materials currently used in our schools and suggest methods for using CHAPTER 622 these materials to develop positive non-stereotypic attitudes toward the roles and relationships of the sexes. 3. Given the policy of recommending the best qualified person, we shall give serious consideration to reducing imbalances when candidates of equal ability, qualifications and potential for suedes apply for the position. 4. We are recommending a summer workshop on careers which will produce teaching and leaning units to assist in acquiring new attitudes on career and life work opportunities for males and females. 5. We shall continue to support current, and develop additional efforts (in-service courses, activities, programs, etc.) for staff and students to humanize our schools. Dr. Fobert said. these actions chould be started before the State Department of Education issues regulations on Chapter 622 which each community will be required to implement. rage 124 • flay 5, 1975 Hrs. Swanson noted that the report indicated it was well received by staff. -- M2-s.rs. Haines, spokeswoman for the Chapter 622 Committee said the members were pleased that it was so well received although a few members disagreed with the contents of Dr. Fobert's memo. The members will submit their reactions in writing to the staff report to the school committee. Motbe_g asked Dr. Fober., to clarify Point No. 5 mentioned above . He was told that humnization of our schools meant to train staff to handle relationships between students and teachers so they can interact more easily. Mrs. Berchtold felt the CAC report was well done and that Dr. Fobert's • recommendations are a good beginning. She asked Mrs. Haines if the committee 622 • REPORT intended to retain a group to check on progress of the implementation of its recommendations. Mrs. Haines said a small committee might be retained for this purpose. Perhpas this group could be up by Dr. Nonderer. The balance of the discussion covered the five year Aland and the Grid Iron Club awards. Mrs. Swanson, commenting on -the plan, disagreed with the interpretation of the law which says we should develop duplicate teams in all areas. The law says there has to be equal opportunities and not equal teams. The committee commented on the Grid Iron Club's practice of holding a banquet where outstanding male athletes are given awards. It was noted that one coach questioned the rules which excludes girls from receiving such awards. Mrs. Swanson did not approve of action which causes hostility and retards, rather than advances progress in equality. Mr. Rotberg complemented Dr. Fobert for his sensible direction to coaching staff with regard to avoiding discrimination in this award-giving event. SUThE This year, 21 different workshops have been requested by staff. d0_ SHOPS Seven workshops have been approved as follows: 1. Career 'Education (5 staff) K-12 (outline) 7-9 2. English (8 staff) Grades 7-9 • 3. Math (3 staff) Grades 7-9 4. Special needs and reading (3 staff - 2 weeks 1 i total) K-12 5.. Science (5 staff) K-12 • 6. Math (5 staff) Grades 1-6 7. Language Arts (5 staff) K-6 -Dr. Fobert has recommended that we change our method of payment and that a flat rate of $1200 be paid to each staff member for a four week period. With a $1200 salary, we can appoint 32 z teachers rather than 20. Personnel for the workshops will be recommended to the school committee at another meeting. The needs and goals for workshops in Career Education, English and Math were disucssed by the committee, Dr. Fobert and workshop spokesmen. Due to the late hour, this discussion will continue at the next meeting. It was VGTtD: To move to Executive Session at 11:30 p.m. to discuss a personnel matter. (. adsworth, Brown, Unanimous) • The meeting adjourned. at midnight. Respectfully submitted, jt - `. Isabelle J. G' t,irigs, Recoding Secretary