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April 26, 1976
On Monday evening April 26, 1976, the Lexington School Committee
conducted a meeting at the School Administration Building at 7:00 p.m.
Present were Messrs. Brown, Michelman, Rotberg, Wadsworth, Mrs. Swanson,
and student representative Nancy Abelmann. Also present were Miss Quinn,
Messrs. Spiris, Barnes, Maclnnes, Monderer.
The minutes of February 17, 1976 were reviewed. It was MINUTES
FEBRUARY 17, 197
VOTED: to accept the minutes of February 17, 1976, as corrected.
(Wadsworth, Brown, Swanson, Yes) Mr. Michelman abstained since
he was not a member of the School Committee at the time of the
meeting. (Dr. Rotberg not in attendance at time of vote.)
The minutes of March 15, 1976, were reviewed. It was MINUTES
MARCH 15, 1976
VOTED: to accept the minutes of March 15, 1976 as corrected. (Brown,
Michelman, Unanimous)
The minutes of March 20, 1976 were reviewed. It was MINUTES
MARCH 20, 1976
VOTED: to accept the minutes of March 20, 1976 as corrected.
(Wadsworth, Brown, Unanimous)
The minutes of April 5, 1976 were reviewed. It was MINUTES
April 5, 1976
VOTED: to accept the minutes of April 5, 1976 as corrected.
(Michelman, Brown, Unanimous)
The minutes of April 12, 1976 were reviewed. It was MINUTES
APRIL 12, 1976
VOTED: to accept the minutes of April 12, 1976 as presented.
(Michelman, Rotberg, Unanimous)
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 BUDGETS
Personal Services
April 16, 1976 Classified Payroll $ 69,447.67
April 23, 1976 Professional Payroll 404,069.35
Expenses
April 16, 1976 Bill Schedules #146 1,810.52
April 16, 1976 #147 2,021.85
April 16, 1976 #148 9,873.69
April 16, 1976 #149 19,216.70
April 23, 1976 #150 1,476.61
April 23, 1976 #151 98,651.62
April 23, 1976 #152 1,005.88
April 23, 1976 #153 3,003.41
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Vocational Education
April 23, 1976 Tuition #23 379.50
Out-of-State Travel
April 16, 1976 Bill Schedule #14 238.88
Athletics
April 16, 1976 Bill Schedule #28 371.63
SPECIAL PROGRAMS (Non-Lexington Funds)
Adult Education
April 23, 1976 Professional Payroll 234.00
April 16, 1976 Bill Schedule #8 293.52
Driver Education (Adult Education)
April 23, 1976 Professional Payroll 1,077.50
LABS Pre-K (Bedford)
April 16, 1976 Classified Payroll 137.80
April 23, 1976 Professional Payroll 354.74
METCO Program
April 16, 1976 Classified Payroll #15 1,371.72
April 23, 1976 Professional Payroll 3,554.55
April 16, 1976 Bill Schedule #8 27,333.15
Teacher Training Program
April 16, 1976 Classified Payroll #16 97.60
April 23, 1976 Professional Payroll 1,475.60
April 16, 1976 Bill Schedule #15 1,541.82
Title III-Adm. Grant
April 16, 1976 Classified Payroll #14 120.00
April 16, 1976 Bill Schedule #12 21.60
LAB Pre-Vocational Life Care Program
April 16, 1976 Classified Payroll #17 1,064.48
April 23, 1976 Professional Payroll 875.46
April 16, 1976 Bill Schedule #13 25.56
Leads Program
April 16, 1976 Classified Payroll #15 787.67
April 23, 1976 Professional Payroll 1,403.87
April 1E , 1976 Bill Schedule 909.80
Autistic Program (Lexington)
April 16, 1976 Classified Payroll #16 280.00
April 23, 1976 Professional Payroll 717.96
Autistic Program (Arlington)
April 16, 1976 Classified Payroll #17 153.60
April 23, 1976 Professional Payroll 2,667.45
April 16, 1976 Bill Schedule #10 22.71
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Multi-Handicapped (Burlington)
April 16, 1976 Classified Payroll #16 $ 240.00
April 23, 1976 Professional Payroll 449.65
' April 16, 1976 Bill Schedule #6 15.00
Pre-K (Burlington)
April 16, 1976 Classified Payroll #15 456.00
April 23, 1976 Professional Payroll 2,066.54
April 16, 1976 Bill Schedule #16 133.26
Title I (PL 89-313)
April 23, 1976 Professional Payroll 102.89
Pupil School Material Recovery
April 16, 1976 Bill Schedule 303.72
ACE Grant
April 16, 1976 Bill Schedule #8 446.00
The Financial Statement was discussed. Mr. Maclnnes indicated that FINANCIAL
at this time the total budget appeared adequate to meet the financial STATEMENT
needs for this school year.
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools it was STAFF
RE-ELECTION
VOTED: to elect the following personnel at the level and steps in- (PROFESSIONAL)
dicated for the school year 1976-1977. (Wadsworth, Brown, Unan.)
School Name
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools it was NEW PERSONNEL
VOTED:
.
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Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools it was PERSONNEL CHANGE
(CLASSIFIED)
VOTED: to accept the following classified personnel change. (Rotberg,
• Michelman, Unanimous)
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools it was PERSONNEL CHANGE
(PROFESSIONAL)
VOTED: to accept the following professional personnel changes. (Rotberg,
Michelman, Unanimous)
Mr. Spiris presented his recommendation and the report of the Calen- SCHOOL CALENDAR
dar Committee. Mr. Spiris said the charge to the committee was consist- 1976-1977
ent with Article XXXVI of the LEA/LSC Contract. His recommendation for
1976-1977 was that the School Calendar contain 185 pupil days and 187
teacher days (Other than new teachers) .
Mr. Michelman inquired as to the history of Good Friday as a school
holiday in Lexington. Mr. Spiris explained that the day had been classi-
fied in a variety of ways over the years. Some years it was a full day
of school, some years it was a half-day of school and other years it was
a holiday. Clergy had been polled during the years and the results had
assisted in the determination in the usage of the day. Dr. Rotberg al-
so expressed reservations in accepting the day as a holiday. Both Mr.
Michelmpn and Dr. Rotberg agreed that some students had to miss classes
on other days in order to celebrate a holiday. Mr. Spiris explained
that staff could request the day as a religious day and the number of
staff has directly influenced the decision to have no school on that day.
This procedure is consistent with religious holiday approvals for any
person who sought a religious day. It was noted that a religious holi-
day was not subtracted from personal or sick leave.
Mr. Michelman said he would appreciate reading the historical mater-
ials that were available. Mrs. Difantis, who was involved with the calen-
dar committee for several years, said materials were available for review.
It was then agreed that the decision on the school calendar be post-
poned until the next meeting.
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools it was BIDS
GENERAL & ART
VOTED: that orders be placed with the following companies based upon low SUPPLIES
unit pr—res meeting specifications for the following approximate
totals. (Brown, Wadsworth, Unanimous)
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COMPANY TOTAL
American Cutlery & Hardware Co., Inc. $1,383.99
Beckmann, Inc. 152.90
Dick Blick Company 1,367.48
Brockton Potters, Inc. 146.00
Charrette Corp. 3,242.25
Dennis Office Supply Corp. 4,830.28
The Fiber Studio 127.50
J. L. Hammett Co. 3,047.39
Mainco School Supply Company 4,105.71
New England School Supply 5,701.97
Neiaton. Paper Co., Inc. 1,745.94
Newton Potters Supply Co., Inc. 776.75
Proctor Paper Company 3,148.60
Henry S. Wolkins Company 12,338.28
42,115.04
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools it was DUPLICATING
SUPPLIES
VOTED: that orders be placed with the following companies based upon low
unit prices meeting specifications for the following approximate
totals. Brown, Wadsworth, Unanimous)
Item No. Company Approximate Totals
12 Ardmore Distributors $ 63.00
7,10,11,14a,b,c Garith Plastics Co., Inc. 1, 414.10
13a,b,c. General Binding Sales Corp. 914.50
3a-e, 4a-e Newton Paper Company, Inc. 19,291.71
9 Spaulding Company 1,203.93
1,5,2a,b,c, Standard Duplicator Sales, Inc. 3,879.27
6,8 Visual Impression Systems 759.39
$ 27,525.90
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools it was CUSTODIAL
SUPPLIES
VOTED: that orders be placed with the following companies based upon low
unit prices meeting specifications for the following approximate
totals. (Brown, Michelman, Unanimous)
Item No. Company Approximate Totals
5,7,15,27,28,36,45,
58,51 Allston Supply Co., Inc. $ 646.18
6,12,26,49 Banner Systems of Mass.,Inc. 437.33
4,8-11,16-18,21,25,
29-35,37-44,46,47,50 Edison Chemical Co. 2,629.56
22-24 Fuller Brush Co. 470.25
19,20 Lamco Chemical Co. , Inc. 69.54
1,2 M. D. Stetson Co. 454.50
3,13,14 The Merit Corp. 938.90
$ 5,646.26
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Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools it was FLOOR WAX &
CLEANER
VOTED: that orders be placed with the M. D. Stetson Co. , based on the
testing program conducted in the Lexington Public Schools and
their bid considered -to be the best buy for Lexington.
(Wadsworth, Brown, Unan.)
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools it was PAPER TOWELS &
TOILET TISSUE
VOTED: that orders be placed with the following companies based upon
low unit prices meeting specifications for the following approxi-
mate totals. (Brown, Wadsworth, Unanimous)
Item No. Company Approximate Totals
#1 - Paper Towels
751 Cases @ $8.00 Atlas Paper Co. $6,008.00
#2 - Double Fold
Tissue - 54 cases
$16.62 897.48
$6,905.48
#3 - Roll Tissue
33 cases @ $18.33 Banner Systems of Mass.Inc. 604.89
#4 - Paper Cups
2 cases @ $36.96 Rourke Eno Paper Co. 73.92
$7,584.29
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools it was FILTERS
VOTED: that orders be placed with Boston Filter Co. , Based on their
low bid meeting specifications in the approximate quantity of
$876.47. (Brown, Michelman, Unanimous)
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools it was ELECTRONIC
CALCULATORS
VOTED: that orders be placed with Markline Co. , Inc. , for $2,099.30,
based on their bid as being in the best interest of the Lexing-
ton Public Schools. (Brown, Michelman, Unanimous)
Mr. Spiris presented the procedure for the recruitment and selec- ASSISTANT
tion of the Assistant Superintendent (Instructional Services) and the SUPERINTENDENT
announcement of vacancy leaflet that would be disemminated upon school (INSTRUCTIONAL
committee approval. Mr. Spiris said that these documents had been ap- SERVICES)
proved by Dr. Lawson and discussed with a representative group of prin-
cipals and the central office staff.
After a review of the materials Mr. Brown and Dr. Rotberg suggested
that the specific salary range be deleted. The statement that the salary
was open depending upon training and successful experience was agreed
upon by all.
Dr. Rotberg then suggested that due to the lateness of the hour the
discussion be postponed until the next school committee meeting. He felt
that a discussion pertaining to reorganization of the central office was
critical to the matter. Mr. Michelman agreed saying it was necessary
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to know the entire picture, since it would influence the final appoint- ASSISTANT
ment. Dr. Rotberg then suggested that Dr. Lawson be invited to meet with SUPERINTENDENT
school committee members to give guidance on the matter and to discuss (INSTRUCTIONAL
extensively the role and relationship to the recommendations of the A. D. SERVICES, CONT'i
Little Study and the Educational Program Study Committee Report.
Mr. Michelman agreed that both reports suggested possible directions
for curriculum development, and a number of questions raised by the Educa-
tional Program Study Committee Report needed discussion between Dr. Law-
son and the school committee. He felt the kind of person Lexington would
need as an assistant would depend on the responses to the questions. He
finalized his remarks by saying that it would be fine to start the pro-
cess only if prior to screening, interviewing, winnowing, the committee
had an opportunity to discuss what we were looking for in an assistant
superintendent with Dr. Lawson. Dr. Rotberg emphasized that it would
be better to discuss the items early in the process rather than just
prior to the appointment stage. He also requested that a provision to
allow school committee members to interview candidates, be included.
The latter suggestion was agreeable to the committee. Mr. Spiris said
he would pass the suggestion on to Dr. Lawson.
Mrs. Swanson stated that the School Committee was not rushing into
the appointment. She said there had been three years of planning on
this matter.
Mr. Brown agreed with Dr. Rotberg and Mr. Michelman that the com-
mittee needed to focus on reorganization, but felt the prime factor was
to fill the position with someone experienced in curriculum development.
He felt sufficient documentation had been received to support this action.
Mr. Wadsworth moved: that
the first two items on Mr. Spiris' s memo to the School Committee (announce-
ment of vacancy and process of recruiting the Assistant Superintendent)
be accepted and invited Dr. Lawson to Come to Lexington to discuss the
position of the Assistant Superintendent.
(YES, Wadsworth, Brown, Swanson; NO, Rotberg, Michelman)
Mr. Spiris informed the committee that the Title I Summer Reading SUMMER READING
Program had to be revised due to a budget cut at the State level. The REPORT
revised program in the form of an amendment was distributed to the
Department of Education for approval.
Mr. Spiris mentioned that he had begun a process to obtain staff EDUCATIONAL
reactions to the Educational Program Study Committee Report. Principals PROGRAM STUDY
had also suggested that staff express reactions to the report. Written COMMITTEE
reports from each school will be forwarded to the Superintendent. He
said that more information on this matter would be forthcoming.
It was
VOTED: to adjourn at 8:15 p.m. (Brown, Wadsworth, Unanimous)
Respectfully submitted,
Richard H. Barn §
/k Recording Se etary, Pro tem