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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-04-12-SC-min Page 75 April 12, 1976 On Monday evening April 12, 1976 the Lexington School Committee conducted a meeting at the School Administration Building at 7:00 p.m. Present were Mrs.Swanson, Messrs. Brown, Michelman, Rotberg, Wadsworth and student representative Nancy Abelmann. Also present were Miss Quinn, Messrs. Spiris, Barnes, Maclnnes, Monderer. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools it was SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS VOTED: to accept the following Schedule of Payments. (Brown, Wadsworth, (Unanimous) SCHOOL DEPARTMENT PAYMENTS Personal Services April 9, 1976 Professional Payroll #21-C $401,113.67 Expenses April 9, 1976 Bill Schedules #144 2,560.82 April 9, 1976 #145 4,451.49 Athletics April 9, 1976 Bill Schedule #27 19.02 April 9, 1976 Payroll #24 26.00 Out-of-State Travel April 9, 1976 Bill Schedule #15 555.00 Vocational Education April 9, 1976 Transportation #22 210.24 SPECIAL PROGRAMS (Non-Lexington Funds) Adult Education April 9, 1976 Professional Payroll 1,346.69 Driver Education (Adult Education) April 9, 1976 Professional Payroll 903.25 LABB Pre-K Program (Bedford) April 9, 1976 Professional Payroll 304.74 METCO Program April 9, 1976 Professional Payroll 3,867.50 Teacher Training Program II April 9, 1976 Professional Payroll 368.85 LAB Pre-Vocational Life Care Program April 9, 1976 Professional Payroll 875.46 LEADS Program April 9, 1976 Professional Payroll 1,403.87 Autistic Program (Lexington) April 9, 1976 Professional Payroll 717.96 Autistic Program (Arlington) April 9, 1976 Professional Payroll 2,667.45 Page 76 April 12, 1976 Multi-Handicapped Program (Burlington) April 9, 1976 Professional Payroll 425.65 Pre-K (Burlington) April 9, 1976 Professional Payroll 2,066.54 Title I - PL 89-313 Special Education April 9, 1976 Professional Payroll 102.89 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools it was NEW PERSONNEL (PROFESSIONAL) VOTED: to appoint Helen DiGiammarino as a teacher in the Lexington Public Schools from 4/26/76-6/30/76 at the annual rate of $9720 (B-1) (Brown, Wadsworth, Unanimous) Upo- the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools it was PERSONNEL CHANGES VOTED: to accept the following Classified Personnel Changes. (Michelman, (CLASSIFIED) Brown, Unanimous) Retirement Effective Date Resignations Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools it was PERSONNEL CHANGE (PROFESSIONAL) VOTED: to accept the following Professional Personnel Changes. (Brown, Michelman, Unanimous) Mr. Brown presented his prior request to reduce the .6 High School BUDGET Counselor as proposed in the budget. He said he had hoped the position 1976-1977 could be filled by assignment of a person at the junior or elementary school levels. Mr. Spiris referred to the extensive material prepared by Dr. GUIDANCE Monderer which outlined the possible effects of such a reduction. COUNSELOR Mr. Brown stated he was in favor of filling the position but sought a reassessment in order to realize a saving of approximately $7800. Page 77 April 12, 1976 Mrs. Swanson said that she and others had experienced serious reser- vations about the Guidance Report, but a change would require a study prior to any action. She stated she shared Mr. Brown's concern and hoped next year a study would produce appropriate changes. By consensus the .6 Guidance Counselor was retained in the 1976-1977 budget. Mr. Brown noted that he would like to see a saving of $11,400 in MAINTENANCE this area. He declared in favor of adding 1 maintenance man with 1i- STAFF cense and decrease some of the maintenance requests. Mr. Spiris explained that for a long period of time the Expense Budget had been cut to offset the Personal Services Budget. This mode of operation needed change because the effects were beginning to show-- repairs, paint, etc., all needing attention. Mrs Swanson asked Mr. MacInnes the cost of the overtime for mainte- nance men presently. He responded that it was about $20,000. Mr. Michelman inquired as to whether some or all of this cost would be eliminated with an additional person. Mr. MacInnes replied that some time would but not all. Dr. Rotberg commented that it was difficult to assess the need for maintenance because there was little information on the role. He felt more efficiency was needed and felt some details for more efficient use should accompany such a request for additional staff. Mr. Wadsworth said that the School Committee had an obligation to the townspeople to protect the investment in the buildings. Presently the buildings were in desperate need of maintenance. Mr. Brown said he was in favor of-the goals to improve plant, but would like to reduce some of the increases in the budget. Mr. Brown moved: to approve the addition of 1 maintenance man in the next fiscal year and reduce the maintenance budget by $19,000. The motion was seconded by Dr. Rotberg. After a brief discussion a vote was called on the motion: Yes - Brown No - Swanson, Michelman, Rotberg, Wadsworth Mr. Spiris referred the committee to the information provided in TYPEWRITERS the agenda pertaining to the conditions of typewriters at the secondary level. He noted the need to return to a definite plan of replacement rather than continue as is. Dr. Rotberg moved: to reduce the typewriter budget of $15,450 by $5,000. The motion was seconded by Mr. Michelman. Page 78 April 12, 1976 Dr. Rotberg questioned the need for replacement of the total amount as suggested, since all the typewriters would not cease to function by the last day of school. He felt replacement of a lesser number would • serve the purpose. After a brief discussion a vote was called: Yes - Rotberg No - Wadsworth, Brown, Michelman, Swanson A brief discussion was held regarding the proposed air conditioning AIR CONDITIONING of the D.partment Head offices at Lexington High School and a cool air flow to the Professional Library. Mr. Michelman and Dr. Rotberg suggested reassignment of staff, if the space was not critical to a specific job for the short period in the summer. Other suggestions were made. Mrs. Swanson felt the town had an obligation to school people who work in the summer. No vote was taken on this topic. It was VOTED: to adjourn to Executive Session at 7:46 p.m. to discuss negotia- tions. It was announced that the committee was not returning to open session. (Michelman, yes; Brown, yes; Swanson, yes; Rotberg, yes; Wadsworth, yes) Respectfully submitted, j Richard H arnes /k - Recording Secretary, Pro tem