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March 2, 1976
On Tuesday, March 2, 1976, the Lexington School Committee held an
organizational meeting at the School Administration Building at 4:00 p.m.
Present were Mrs. Swanson, Messrs. Michelman, Wadsworth, Brown, Rotberg.
Also present were Messrs. Spiris, Maclnnes, Barnes.
The meeting was called to order by the Superintendent of Schools, NOMINATIONS FOR
Mr. Spiris . He reviewed the election procedure for chairman and secre- CHAIRMAN
tary of the school committee. He called for nominations for chairman.
Mr. Wadsworth nominated Mrs. Patricia A. Swanson for Chairman. This
nomination was seconded by Mr. Brown.
Mr. Frank Michelman nominated Mr. Brown for chairman. This nomi-
nation was seconded by Dr. Rotberg.
MOVED: to close nominations. (Michelman, Swanson, Unanimous)
Mr. Brown expressed his appreciation for the nomination, but due to DISCUSSION
personal responsibilities he felt he could not accept the nomination at
this time. He stated that he felt the former chairman was willing and
most able to steer the committee in the time ahead as she has done for
the past year.
Mr. Michelman stated that in his opinion the School Committee needed
a chairman such as Mr. Brown. He noted the school committee has difficult
issues to deal with, has had some sharp differences which is true of any
representative body, but felt the effectiveness of the school committee
would be maximized by selecting a person of known and proven leadership
whose prior stances on issues did not tend toward one end or another of
the spectrum. His election would signify harmony. In conclusion, Mr.
Michelman added that whatever the result of the vote he had a strong com-
mitment to harmony and collaboration.
The vote was called for and members voted by written ballot. The
tabulation of the vote was:
Swanson - 3
Brown - 1
Blank - 1
Mrs. Swanson was declared chairman and the gavel was passed to her.
She called for nomination for secretary.
Mr. Wadsworth nominated Mr. Brown. This was seconded by Mr. Michelman.
No other nominations were made; nominations were closed. A written ballot
was conducted. The tabulation was as follows:
Brown - 4
Blank - 1
The coumdttee then decided upon its future meetings for the next MEETING
several weeks as follows: SCHEDULE
Monday-March 15, 1976, School Committee meeting at Clarke, 8:00 p.m.
Agenda items will include Driver Education Report, Presentation of the
Summary Report of the Educational Program Study Committee and School
Lunch Program.
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Tuesday, March 16, 1976 Professional Consultation with School Com- MEETING
mittee, Principals, Central Office, representatives of Educational Pro- SCHEDULE
gram Study Committee regarding Educational Program Study Committee Report. (CONTINUED)
The consultation will be at Bowman School from 3:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Wednesday, March 17, 1976, School Budget Information Meeting at Clarke
Junior High School at 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 20, 1976 School Committee meeting at the High School
at 10:00 a.m. Agenda items include Max-Ed Report, High School Guidance.
It was
VOTED: to go into Executive Session at 4:40 p.m. to discuss negotiations.
YES - Michelman
YES - Wadsworth
YES - Brown
YES - Rotberg
YES - Swanson
Respectfully submitted,,,
Richard H. Barn s
Recording Se etary
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