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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-04-26-SC-min Page 79 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 Page 80 April 26, 1976 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 Page 81 April 26, 1976 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: . Page 82 April 26, 1976 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) Page 83 April 26, 1976 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 Page 84 April 26, 1976 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 Page 85 April 26, 1976 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