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December 15, 1975
The regular meeting of the Lexington School Committee was held at
Cthe Jonas Clarke Junior High School on Monday, December 15, 1975 at 8:00 p.m.
Those in attendance were: Mesdames Swanson, Berchtold, Messrs. Brown,
Rotberg and Wadsworth and student representative Wachman. Also present
were Messrs. Spiris, Maclnnes, Monderer, Barstow, Barnes and Miss Quinn.
Dr. Martin Kilson, 4 Eliot Road, asked the School Committee to con- PUBLIC
sider the possibility that the town may reject the costs for remodeling PARTICIPATION
of buildings that have appeared in several school closing reports. He
asked the committee if they had specific plans as alternatives in case
these are rejected.
Mrs. Swanson said the committee hadn't discussed any contingency
plans because there are definite original plans. Dr. Rotberg asked Mr.
Spiris if the remodeling figure of $70,000. to convert Munroe into an
administration building was outdated. Mr. Spiris said the estimates were
done in 1967 and are the best available without hiring a consultant.
Mrs. Martha Sherff, 1387 Massachusetts Avenue, noticed that differ-
ent years for phase out were being discussed. She asked the committee to
explain exactly what year Munroe was being considered for phase out. Mrs.
Swanson replied that the redistricting committee would recommend a spe-
cific year, although next year was a possibility as any other year would
be.
Mrs. Sherff voiced her concern for the children and not the facility.
Mrs. Swanson assured Mrs. Sherff that the committee was also thinking of
children as well as space.
Dr. Kilson commented again saying that our society (himself included)
had allowed money to be spent for bigness in business, bigness in educa-
tion. Having been quite willing to do so, he now asked the committee
to join with him and many others in considering a new aesthetic--to de-
velop a new worth in supporting smallness in education. He said he was
willing to give more of his dollar to supporting small neighborhood
schools and hoped the committee would consider this alternative aesthetic
assumption.
Dr. Rotberg, commenting on school facilities, noted the inescapable
fact that if we close any schools, other schools will be bigger than they
might have been. He said Mr. Brown made a useful suggestion in space
utilization at a prior meeting. He hoped the cost savings committee
might look at such options as closing the Administration Building and
keeping open smaller schools by relocating the Administration functions
in sections of larger schools. Mr. Spiris noted it was inadvisable to
spread the administration out any further.
Mr. Wadsworth then suggested that the cost discussion meeting be re-
scheduled to January 5, since time was needed to obtain more data. All
members agreed to this suggestion.
The minutes of November 24, 1975 were reviewed. It was MINUTES
11/24/75
VOTED: to accept the minutes of November 24, 1975 as amended.
(Rotberg, Brown, Unanimous)
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Upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools SCHEDULE OF
it was PAYMENTS
VOTED: to accept the following Schedule of Payments. (Brown, Wadsworth,
Unanimous) (See next page)
Mr. Spiris presented all the available information on staffing for PERSONAL SERVICES
elementary and junior high schools to the School Committee. He noted BUDGET
his focus is on reducing class size which he felt was a step in the right
direction. He explained that no elementary class was being planned
higher than 26 students. The superintendent said he had worked with each
principal on this plan for each building.
He proceeded to review the information presented which included pro-
fessional and classified personnel (K-6 teachers, aides, specialists) .
Additional information will be forthcoming for P.P.S. , Systemwide Ser-
vices, High School, etc.
The committee agreed to ask questions regarding this budget when
each principal appeared at the schedule budget sessions.
Upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools PERSONNEL
it was CHANGES
(CLASSIFIED)
VOTED: to accept Personnel Changes (Classified) as presented.
(Berchtold, Wadsworth, Unanimous)
Upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent of Schools PERSONNEL
it was CHANGES
(PROFESSIONAL)
VOTED:
Dr. DiGiammarino and Dr., Guldager presented the School Committee NOVEMBER 10
with the evaluation results of the Chapter 766 In-Service Day on Nov- EVALUATION
ember 10, 1975. The results were most positive. The School Committee
agreed that they had also heard many positive comments. The next step
in the process was revealed by the reporters as follows: The high school
will have a workshop follow-up; each building principal will hopefully
do likewise, and a consultant will be available for assisting in writing
behavorial objectives.
Commendations were expressed by School Committee and School Admini-
stration to staff for their endeavors on November 10, 1975.
Mr. Donald Johnson, Reading Program Manager, presented a brief re- LEARNING
port to the School Committee regarding the October Reading Learning CENTER
Center. Results were very positive.
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December 15, 1975
SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS
t
t SCHOOL DEPARTMENT BUDGETS
Personal Services
December 12, 1975 Classified Payroll #12 NC $ 68,403.73
Expenses
December 12, 1975 Bill Schedules #77 2,347.40
December 12, 1975 • #78 4,127,94
December 12, 1975 #79 2,821.75
December 12, 1975 #80 3,292.95
December 12, 1975 #81 5,016.03
December 12, 1975 #82 3,531.21
December 12, 1975 #83 3,343.75
December 12, 1975 #84 52,671.13
December 12, 1975 #85 2,921.86
December 12, 1975 #86 2,662.72
Expenses (1974 Carryover)
December 12, 1975 Bill Schedules #182 39.80
Out-of-State Travel
December 12, 1975 Bill Schedule #6 561.00
Athletics
December 12, 1975 Bill Schedule #14 726.42
SPECIAL PROGRAMS (Non-Lexington Funds)
Metco Program
December 12, 1975 Classified Payroll #6 NC 1,278.01
Teacher Training Program II
December 12, 1975 Classified Payroll #7 NC 86.40
Title III - Administrative Grant
December 12, 1975 Classified Payroll #8 70.00
LABS Pre-Vocational Life Care Program
December 12, 1975 Classified Payroll #8 1,182.75
LEADS Project
December 12, 1975 Classified Payroll #7 384.00
Autistic Program (Lexington)
December 12, 1975 Classified Payroll #7 280.80
Autistic Program (Arlington)
December 12, 1975 Classified Payroll #8 153.60
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December 15, 1975
Multiple-Handicapped (Burlington)
December 12, 1975 Classified Payroll #7 192.00
( Pre-School Program (Burlington)
December 12, 1975 Classified Payroll #6 384.00
December 12, 1975 Bill Schedule #6 220.69
Bus Ticket Account
December 12, 1975 Bill Schedule #2 1,280.95
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YOUR SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDS ACCEPTANCE OF THE ABOVE
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?' Mr. Brown stated that he was aware that the Brookline School Com- CHAPTER 766
mittee was goingto file legislation to seek limits on spending for
Chapter 766 by towns. He proposed the Lexington School Administration
seek information on the process to support such legislation. Mr. Spiris
agreed to this and report back to the committee.
VOTED: to go into executive session at 9:55 p.m. to discuss a personnel
matter. (Berchtold, Brown)
Respectfully submi,Y,ted,
Richard H. Barnes
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